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Steven Pinker, a prominent cognitive psychologist, linguist and author, has dedicated his life to researching human nature. His academic work has challenged prevailing opinions about human behavior and societal progress. His research and popular writing span a number of areas that include perception, language acquisition, genetics, evolutionary psychology and political science. He sits down with Harry Litman for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of humanism and the ways that art and science are shaping our world.
Steven Pinker, a prominent cognitive psychologist, linguist and author, has dedicated his life to researching human nature. His academic work has challenged prevailing opinions about human behavior and societal progress. His research and popular writing span a number of areas that include perception, language acquisition, genetics, evolutionary psychology and political science. He sits down with Harry Litman for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of humanism and the ways that art and science are shaping our world.
