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Steven Pinker

Cognitive psychologist and popular science author known for his work on language, mind, and human nature, professor at Harvard University, author of multiple bestselling books on psychology and linguistics.

About

Steven Pinker is a renowned cognitive psychologist and popular science author. He is a professor at Harvard University, specializing in language, mind, and human nature.
His work includes influential research on visual cognition, language acquisition, and the evolution of the human mind.
Pinker has authored several bestselling books such as 'The Language Instinct', 'How the Mind Works', and 'Enlightenment Now', making complex scientific ideas accessible to general audiences.
He is also well-regarded for advocating the application of reason, science, and humanism in understanding human progress and behavior.

Areas of Expertise

cognitive psychologist science author

Recent Podcasts

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Steven Pinker: AI in the Age of Reason | Lex Fridman Podcast #3

Topic: The nature of human intelligence, reason, and cognition in relation to artificial intelligence and the meaning of life.

00:37:54155,5883,6567 years ago
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