Josh Waitzkin is an American chess prodigy, international martial arts champion, and author. He was the basis for the book and film “Searching for Bobby Fischer”, which portrayed his childhood rise to the top of the competitive chess world. Waitzkin has since become a successful author, public speaker, and entrepreneur.
Waitzkin was born in New York City and began playing chess at the age of six. He quickly rose to prominence, becoming the youngest U.S. Chess Federation master in history at the age of nine. He went on to become the National Chess Champion three years in a row, and at the age of twelve he achieved the rank of International Master.
In addition to his success in the competitive chess world, Waitzkin also trained and competed in martial arts. After becoming the National Tai Chi Push Hands Champion and the National Tai Chi Chuan Champion, he went on to win the World Championship of Tai Chi Push Hands in 1997.
Waitzkin retired from competitive chess at the age of sixteen to pursue other interests. He attended Columbia University, where he majored in English and studied philosophy and psychology. After college, Waitzkin immersed himself in the world of poker. He became a professional poker player and won the 2006 World Series of Poker.&nbsp;
In addition to his professional successes, Waitzkin is an accomplished author. He wrote the book “The Art of Learning”, which explores his journey to mastery in both chess and martial arts. He also wrote “The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence” and “The Art of Learning Journal”. Waitzkin has been featured in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.&nbsp;
Today, Waitzkin is a sought-after public speaker and consultant, as well as a business coach. He has spoken at a variety of conferences and events, including TEDx and the World Economic Forum. In addition to his public speaking engagements, Waitzkin is the co-founder of the Waitzkin Institute, which provides consulting and coaching services to individuals and organizations. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the International Chess Federation.&nbsp;
Josh Waitzkin is an inspirational figure who has achieved success in multiple fields. His dedication to excellence, combined with his ability to adapt to new challenges, has enabled him to achieve a level of success rarely seen in any single field.

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Shaun Usher is an author, blogger, and public speaker from the United Kingdom. He has become a household name in the world of popular culture through his work on his blog, “Letters of Note,” and his books, “Letters of Note: Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience” and “Lists of Note: An Eclectic Collection Deserving of a Wider Audience.” He has also written for publications such as The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The New Yorker.
Shaun is best known for his blog, “Letters of Note,” which he founded in 2009. The blog collects and preserves interesting and historically significant letters, postcards, telegrams, and memos. The blog has become one of the most popular and widely read sites on the web, with millions of visitors each month.
Shaun’s two books, “Letters of Note” and “Lists of Note,” were published in 2013 and 2016, respectively. Both books are collections of fascinating and often poignant correspondence, including letters from famous people such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe and letters from lesser-known individuals whose stories are equally moving.
Shaun has also been featured in various publications such as The Guardian, BBC Radio 4, and The New Yorker and has made appearances worldwide at literary festivals. He is a frequent guest on popular television programs, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Graham Norton Show.
Shaun is passionate about preserving and sharing fascinating historical documents, and he is dedicated to bringing these stories to life through the medium of blogging and books. He is a passionate speaker and has given talks on his work at numerous events, including the Brooklyn Book Festival, the Sydney Writers' Festival, and the Hay Festival. Shaun is a tireless promoter of literature and the arts, and his work is a testament to the power of the written word.

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Plutarch of Chaeronea is best known as the author of Parallel Lives, a collection of forty-six short biographies arranged in pairs of Greeks and Romans. He also wrote more than seventy treatises, dialogues, and speeches that have come down to us as the Moralia. A catalog of Plutarch’s works compiled a century or so after his death records another hundred works, now lost. A corpus so unwieldy inevitably touches on a variety of themes, but the source of Plutarch’s enduring influence has been his insight into human excellence in political life.
Plutarch was born about 45 CE in the small but historically significant town of Chaeronea, the site of battles that confirmed Macedon’s and later Rome’s conquest of Greece. Under Nero, Plutarch reached maturity and left home for Athens. He studied under the philosopher Ammonius and read Plato’s works as a student in the Academy. When Nero visited Greece, Plutarch traveled with his teacher to see the Emperor compete in the Pythian Games at Delphi; Plutarch may even have witnessed Nero declare Greece’s freedom (soon revoked) after competing in Corinth’s Isthmian Games. After Nero died in 68 CE, Plutarch would not hesitate to label him a tyrant. Yet Plutarch could still praise Nero for having “liberated the nation which among his subjects was noblest and most beloved of Heaven.”
Under Nero’s successors, Plutarch became increasingly active in the politics of the Empire. As with many Greek philosophers before and after, Plutarch served as an ambassador to the imperial capital. In Rome, he delivered lectures and befriended prominent politicians, one of whom secured Plutarch’s Roman citizenship and entry into the equestrian order. Plutarch traveled widely throughout the Roman world, not only in Italy and Greece but as far as Asia Minor and Egypt. Plutarch may have been in Rome when Domitian, another tyrant, executed and exiled Greek philosophers; close friends of his certainly were there/executed and exiled.
It would have been from Chaeronea that Plutarch learned of Domitian’s assassination in 96 CE. Now, in the “Age of the Antonines,” Plutarch began to write in earnest. The Parallel Lives and the vast bulk of Moralia date to this period. Plutarch was still politically active after a fashion. From Trajan, he received the consular ornaments; from Hadrian, appointment as procurator of Greece. He also served as a priest at Delphi, executive of the Amphictyonic Council, and in several local offices. And he kept up ties to the political elites of his day, including Socius Senecio, a Roman senator of Eastern extraction and the dedicatee of the Lives.
Even as he acquired literary fame and political honors in the wider Empire, Plutarch seems to have remained loyal to Chaeronea. It may have been easier to write in a “city that is friendly to the liberal arts and populous,” Plutarch acknowledged, “but for my part, I live in a small city, and I prefer to stay there so that it will not become smaller still.” Around 120 CE, Plutarch died in the city of his birth while Hadrian was emperor in Rome.

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Ricardo Semler is a Brazilian businessman and author. He is the CEO and majority owner of Semco Partners, a Brazilian manufacturing company. He is known for his unorthodox management style, which emphasizes worker autonomy and democracy in the workplace.
Ricardo Semler began his career at Semco, a Brazilian manufacturing company founded by his father. He took over as CEO in 1980 at the age of 24. He implemented several unconventional management practices, such as giving employees autonomy and decision-making power and implementing a profit-sharing program. These practices increased productivity and employee satisfaction, and Semco's revenue and profits grew significantly under Semler's leadership.
In addition to his role at Semco, Semler is also an author and speaker on management and organizational culture. He has written several books, including "Maverick: The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace," which became an international best-seller. He is also a frequent keynote speaker at business conferences and has been interviewed by numerous media outlets.
Ricardo Semler is known for his philanthropy and social activism. He has been involved in several initiatives throughout his career, including founding the Semco Foundation, which supports a variety of social causes such as education and healthcare.
He also supports organizations that promote sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility. He is a founding member of the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development. In addition, he has served on the boards of several other organizations, such as the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Association for Corporate Governance.
In addition, Semler has also been a vocal advocate for education reform and strongly supports alternative education models. He has also been involved in several initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in Brazil.
Overall, Semler's philanthropy is driven by his belief in the power of business to create positive social change. However, he has also been vocal that companies should be held accountable for their impact on society and the environment.

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Antonio García Martínez is an entrepreneur, investor, writer, and tech industry veteran. He has had a long and varied career, beginning in the early days of the dot-com boom and continuing today. Early in his career, Antonio worked in a variety of roles at companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs.
At Apple, Antonio held a variety of positions, including working on the retail side of the business, developing software, and helping to launch the Apple Store. At Microsoft, Antonio was involved in the development of a number of products, including Windows 95 and Windows 98. After leaving Microsoft, Antonio founded Adify, a venture-backed ad network that WPP eventually acquired.
More recently, Antonio has become an investor, author, and thought leader in the technology and venture capital industries. He has invested in a variety of startups, including Twitter, Uber, and Stripe. He is also the author of the book Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley, which chronicles his experiences in the tech industry.
In addition to his work as an investor and author, Antonio is a sought-after speaker and thought leader. He has appeared on the TED stage, as well as at conferences including SXSW, DLD, and TechCrunch Disrupt. Antonio is often called upon to provide his expertise and insight into the tech industry, as well as his views on the current state of venture capital and startups.
Overall, Antonio García Martínez is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, author, and thought leader. His wealth of experience and knowledge from working in and around the tech industry, combined with his excellent communication skills, make him a highly sought-after individual in the industry.

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Mindy Kaling is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her work on the hit NBC sitcom “The Office” and the Fox comedy “The Mindy Project.” Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1979, Kaling was raised in a close-knit family of Indian immigrants. She attended Dartmouth College, where she studied playwriting and acting and graduated in 2001.
Kaling’s career began in the comedy world, writing for shows such as “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Simpsons.” She eventually joined the writing staff of “The Office” and became a co-executive producer during its final season. She also starred as the character Kelly Kapoor, a position and character she was praised for pioneering as a South Asian actress.
In 2012, Kaling created and starred in the Fox comedy series “The Mindy Project.” As the show’s star and executive producer, Kaling was praised for her work in creating a series that featured a strong female lead, a rarity in the television industry. The series ran for six seasons, with Kaling earning multiple awards and nominations for her writing and acting.
Kaling’s success has extended beyond television, as she has written and starred in two feature films, “The Night Before” and “Late Night.” She also wrote and starred in the Netflix series “Never Have I Ever” and wrote the best-selling memoir “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?”
In recent years, Kaling has become a voice for female empowerment and racial representation in Hollywood. She has spoken out about the need for more diverse representation in the entertainment industry and works to ensure her own projects reflect these values. Kaling is a role model for women around the world and proves that hard work and dedication can lead to success.

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Lena Dunham is an American writer, director, actress, and producer. She is known as the creator, writer, and star of the HBO television series Girls (2012–2017), for which she received several Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe Awards. Dunham also directed several episodes of Girls and became the first woman to win the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series.&nbsp;
Prior to Girls, Dunham wrote, directed, and starred in the semi-autobiographical independent film Tiny Furniture (2010), for which she won an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. Her second feature film, Sharp Stick, written and directed by Dunham, was released in 2022. Her third film, Catherine Called Birdy, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2022.&nbsp;
It was released in a limited release on September 23, 2022, by Amazon Studios, prior to streaming on Prime Video on October 7, 2022. In 2013, Dunham was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. In 2014, Dunham released her first book, Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned."&nbsp;
In 2015, along with Girls showrunner Jenni Konner, Dunham created the publication Lenny Letter, a feminist online newsletter. The publication ran for three years before folding in late 2018. Dunham briefly appeared in films such as Supporting Characters and This Is 40 (both 2012) and Happy Christmas (2014).&nbsp;
She voiced Mary in the 2016 film My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. On television, aside from Girls, she has played guest roles in Scandal and The Simpsons (both 2015). In 2017, she portrayed Valerie Solanas in American Horror Story: Cult. Dunham's work, as well as her outspoken presence on social media and in interviews, have attracted significant controversy, praise, criticism, and media scrutiny throughout her career.

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Jocko Willink is an American retired Navy Seal officer, author, podcaster, and public speaker. He is best known for his involvement in the Battle of Ramadi, his success in the Navy SEALs, and his leadership philosophy, which is based on discipline, hard work, and respect for others.
Willink was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 1971. He joined the Navy in 1990 and, after graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, was assigned to SEAL Team 3. During his service in the Navy, Willink completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was eventually assigned to Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. During the Battle of Ramadi, Willink and his team helped to clear the city of insurgent forces, and their exemplary performance earned them the Navy Cross.
Willink retired from the Navy in 2010 and soon after began to share his leadership philosophy. He has authored several books, including Extreme Ownership, Leadership Strategy and Tactics, and Way of the Warrior Kid, as well as co-hosting the popular podcast Jocko Podcast.
Willink is also a respected public speaker, giving talks all over the world on topics such as leadership, discipline, and team building. He is a sought-after keynote speaker for both corporate and military events.
Willink is an advocate for physical and mental fitness, often speaking about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. He also encourages people to push themselves and strive to become the best versions of themselves.
Willink is a highly respected figure in the military and business worlds, and his words have been an inspiration to many. His leadership philosophy is one that emphasizes discipline, hard work, and respect for others, and these values are ones that have served him well throughout his career.

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Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman. She was born Arianna Stassinopoulos on July 15, 1950, in Athens, Greece. She moved to the United Kingdom with her family when she was 16 and later studied economics at Girton College, Cambridge.
After graduating, Huffington began her career as a writer and commentator and was a prominent conservative commentator in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s. She later moved to the United States, where she continued her career as a political commentator and became a naturalized citizen in 1990.
In 2005, Huffington co-founded The Huffington Post, a news and opinion website, with Kenneth Lerer and Jonah Peretti. AOL acquired the site in 2011 for $315 million. She served as the site's editor-in-chief from 2005 to 2016.
Huffington is also a prolific author and has written several books, including "The Sleep Revolution," "Thrive," and "The Fourth Instinct: The Call of the Soul." She is also a public speaker and has delivered speeches on various topics, including well-being, media, and politics.
In 2016, Huffington resigned as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her health and wellness startup, Thrive Global, which focuses on reducing workplace stress and burnout. She is still the CEO of Thrive Global.
AOL acquired the Huffington Post in 2011 for $315 million. In 2016, she stepped down as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her new startup, Thrive Global, which aims to end the "epidemic of stress and burnout" by offering corporate wellness programs and products. Huffington is also an author, having written 14 books, including the best-seller "Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder."

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American essayist, scholar, statistician, and former trader and risk analyst whose work focuses on problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. He is the author of several books, including "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable," which was published in 2007 and became a bestseller.
Taleb is a former trader and risk analyst and has worked as a professor of risk engineering at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. He has a background in mathematics, statistics, and computer science and has published numerous papers in academic journals on topics related to randomness and uncertainty.
Taleb's main area of research is the study of "black swans," which he defines as rare events that have a large impact and are typically not predictable. He argues that traditional risk assessment methods, such as using historical data to predict future events, are inadequate because they fail to consider the possibility of black swan events.
Taleb is also known for his criticism of the concept of "normalcy" in statistics and his skepticism of the use of mathematical models in finance and economics. He has argued that the assumptions made in these models are often unrealistic and can lead to dangerous oversimplifications.
In addition to his work in academia, Taleb is also a public intellectual and has written several books for a general audience. His books have been widely discussed and debated in the media and have been translated into multiple languages.
Taleb is a strong advocate for antifragility, a concept he has developed and popularized in his books. Antifragility is the property of a system or entity that improves when subjected to volatility, shocks, stressors, or disorder and doesn't just remain indifferent to them.
Taleb's writing style is often characterized as provocative and contrarian, and he is known for his strong opinions on a wide range of topics. His work has been influential in the fields of economics, finance, and risk management and has also been discussed in the broader cultural and intellectual conversation.

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Bryan Edgar Magee was a British philosopher, broadcaster, politician, and author best known for bringing philosophy to a popular audience. Born of working-class parents in Hoxton, London, in 1930, within a few hundred yards of where his paternal grandparents were born, Magee was brought up in a flat above the family clothing shop, where he shared a bed with his elder sister, Joan.
He was close to his father but had a difficult relationship with his abusive, overbearing mother. He was evacuated to Market Harborough in Leicestershire during World War II, but much of Hoxton had been bombed flat when he returned to London. Magee was educated on a London County Council scholarship at Christ's Hospital school. During this formative period, he developed a keen interest in socialist politics.&nbsp;
During the school holidays, he enjoyed listening to political orators at Speakers' Corner, Hyde Park, London, and regular visits to the theatre and concerts. During his National Service, he served in the British Army in the Intelligence Corps, seeking possible spies among the refugees crossing the border between Yugoslavia and Austria. After demobilization, he won a scholarship to Keble College, Oxford, where he studied History as an undergraduate and then Philosophy, Politics, and Economics in one year.
His friends at Oxford included Robin Day, William Rees-Mogg, Jeremy Thorpe, and Michael Heseltine. While at university, Magee was elected president of the Oxford Union. He later became an honorary fellow at Keble College. At Oxford, Magee had mixed with poets and politicians and, in 1951, published a volume of verse through the Fortune Press. The publisher did not pay its writers and expected them to buy a certain number of copies themselves – a similar deal had been struck with such writers as Dylan Thomas and Philip Larkin for their first anthologies.&nbsp;
The slim volume was dedicated to the memory of Richard Wagner, with a quote from Rilke's Duino Elegies: ... das Schöne ist nichts als des schrecklichen Anfang, den wir noch grade ertragen ("... beauty is nothing but the beginning of terror, that we are still able to bear"). Magee said later: "I'm rather ashamed of the poems now, although I have written poems since which I haven't published, which I secretly think are rather good. It has always been a dimension of what I do."&nbsp;
(Later, he would also publish fiction, including a spy novel, To Live in Danger in 1960, and then a long work Facing Death. The latter, initially composed in the 1960s but not published until 1977, would be shortlisted for an award by The Yorkshire Post). In 1955 he began a year studying philosophy at Yale University on a postgraduate fellowship. He had expected to hate America but found that he loved it.&nbsp;
His deep admiration of the country's equality of opportunity was expressed in a swift series of books, Go West, Young Man (1958), The New Radicalism (1963), and The Democratic Revolution (1964). In 1953, Magee was appointed to a teaching job in Sweden and, while there, met Ingrid Söderlund, a pharmacist in the university laboratory. They married and had one daughter, Gunnela, and, in time, three grandchildren. Magee later said:
The marriage broke up pretty quickly, and it was a fairly disastrous period of my life. I came back to Oxford as a postgraduate. But since then, Sweden has been a part of my life. I go there every year, and my daughter visits me. I always assumed that sooner or later, I'd get married again, but it never quite happened, although I had some very long relationships. And now I don't want to get married again. I like the freedom. His memoir Clouds of Glory: A Hoxton Childhood won the J. R. Ackerley Prize for Autobiography in 2004.

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Ryan Holiday is an American author, marketer, media strategist, and entrepreneur. He is the author of several bestselling books, including his most recent, Perennial Seller, as well as popular titles such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Conspiracy, and Growth Hacker Marketing. Holiday has written for the New York Times, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. He has also been featured in Time, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post.
Holiday is the founder of Brass Check, a creative consulting agency that specializes in marketing, media strategy, and creative consulting. He has worked with some of the world’s most successful authors, entrepreneurs, and public figures, including Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Robert Greene, and Tucker Max. His clients also include media companies such as VICE, MTV, and Complex. He has also served as a consultant to brands such as American Apparel, Google, and Gillette.
As an author, Holiday has written nine books, three of which have become New York Times bestsellers. His books focus on topics such as personal and professional development, marketing, and media strategy. His most recent book, Perennial Seller, is a guide to creating and sustaining success in business, publishing, and life.
As a media strategist and consultant, Holiday has helped launch and reinvigorate several brands and campaigns. His work spans from creating marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune 500 companies to working as a creative consultant for media companies and major brands.
Holiday's work has been featured in major publications, including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and The Washington Post. He has also appeared on television shows such as the Colbert Report, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and podcasts such as the Tim Ferriss Show and the Joe Rogan Experience.&nbsp;
In addition to his work as an author, media strategist, and consultant, Holiday is a frequent public speaker. He has been a keynote speaker at events such as SXSW, the World Business Forum, and the Inc. 5000 Conference. He also teaches marketing and media strategy classes at the University of California, Berkeley.
Holiday is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and dreams. He has created several online courses and resources to help entrepreneurs, creatives, and marketers better understand the media landscape, marketing, and creative strategies. He also serves as the Managing Director of the media startup, Contently and is an adviser to several startups and companies. He is also a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs and creators.

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Sam Harris is an American neuroscientist, philosopher, and author. He is the founder and CEO of Project Reason, a non-profit organization that promotes science and secularism. Harris is known for his critiques of religious faith and his promotion of scientific rationality and secular humanism. He has written several books, including "The End of Faith," "Letter to a Christian Nation," "The Moral Landscape," "Free Will," and "Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion." Harris is also a frequent speaker and commentator on neuroscience, philosophy, and religion issues.
Sam Harris hosts a podcast called "Making Sense," produced by his non-profit organization, Project Reason. The podcast features Harris having in-depth conversations with various guests, including scientists, scholars, authors, and other public figures. Topics of discussion on the podcast include science, philosophy, politics, and current events. The podcast is released weekly, and episodes can be found on various platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. The podcast has been running since 2013 and has been well-received by listeners for its in-depth and thought-provoking conversations.
Harris has written extensively on neuroscience and its implications for understanding the nature of consciousness, free will, and morality. In addition, he is known for his work on the neural basis of belief and emotion and his critiques of traditional religious and spiritual beliefs.
Project Reason is a non-profit organization that promotes scientific understanding and critical thinking on issues related to religion, morality, and politics. It provides a forum for open and rational discussion of these topics and works to combat the influence of dogmatism and superstition in public life. Some of the activities of Project Reason include public lectures, debates, discussions with experts in various fields, and the production of multimedia content such as podcasts, videos, and articles. Harris' organization also provides educational resources and materials for educators and students.

Steven Pinker is an internationally renowned experimental psychologist, cognitive scientist, and popular science writer. He is a professor at Harvard University, where he has taught since 2003. He is the author of several books, including The Language Instinct, How the Mind Works, and The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined.
Pinker's research focuses on language and cognition, and he is the chair of the Usage Panel of the American Heritage Dictionary. He is also a contributing editor for The New Republic, and he is a frequent commentator on popular science topics in newspapers and magazines.
Pinker was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1954. He received his B.A. from McGill University in 1976 and his Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University in 1979. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 2018 for his book, The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined.
Pinker's research has been highly influential in the fields of linguistics, cognitive science, and evolutionary psychology. He has written extensively on the evolution of language, the nature of the mind, and the power of reason. He has also written on the topics of human intelligence, morality, beauty, and violence.
Pinker has argued that evolutionary forces largely shape human intelligence and that the human mind is a complex set of mental modules. He has also argued that reason can be used to solve moral dilemmas and that violence has declined over time due to the spread of reason.
Pinker's work has been widely praised by academics and intellectuals, and he has been described as one of the leading public intellectuals of our time. His books have been translated into dozens of languages, and they have sold millions of copies. He has appeared on numerous television shows and has been the subject of multiple documentaries.
In addition to his academic and popular writing, Pinker is also an active public speaker. He frequently lectures on scientific topics and has appeared as a guest on talk shows and news programs. He has been featured in numerous films, including the documentary film The Edge of Reason, which was nominated for an Academy Award in 2016.
Pinker is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the American Philosophical Society. He has been awarded numerous honorary degrees, including doctorates from the Universities of Toronto, Harvard, and Oxford.

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Peter Thiel is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist from the United States. He is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of PayPal, an online payment system that eBay acquired in 2002 for $1.5 billion. Thiel is also known for his early investments in companies such as Facebook and SpaceX and for his controversial political views.
Thiel was born in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1967 and moved to the United States with his family at the age of one. He grew up in Foster City, California, and attended Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and a law degree.
After completing his education, Thiel worked as a securities lawyer and later as a derivatives trader. In 1998, he co-founded PayPal with a group of fellow entrepreneurs, including Elon Musk and Max Levchin. The company quickly gained popularity and was acquired by eBay just four years later. Thiel's share of the sale earned him over $60 million.
Following the sale of PayPal, Thiel became a venture capitalist and angel investor. He founded Thiel Capital, which invested in a wide range of startups, including LinkedIn, Yelp, and SpaceX. He was also an early investor in Facebook, purchasing a 10% stake in the company for $500,000 in 2004. This investment would eventually be worth billions of dollars.
In addition to his business activities, Thiel is also known for his political views. He is a libertarian and has been a vocal supporter of the Republican Party. Thiel has also been a vocal critic of higher education, arguing that college degrees are overvalued and that the student loan system is in need of reform.
In recent years, Thiel has focused on philanthropy and has donated millions of dollars to various causes, including education, healthcare, and technology. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Methuselah Foundation, which is working to extend the human lifespan and combat age-related diseases.
In conclusion, Peter Thiel is a successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for his early investments in companies such as PayPal, Facebook, and SpaceX and for his controversial political views. He is also a philanthropist and has donated millions of dollars to various causes.

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Emily Ratajkowski is an American model and actress known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and her role in the music video for Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines." She has been featured in magazines such as Vogue, GQ, and Elle, as well as in campaigns for brands such as DKNY and Balmain. In addition to modeling and acting, Ratajkowski is also an advocate for women's rights and has been involved in the Me Too movement.
Ratajkowski was born in London and raised in California. She began her modeling career at the age of 14 and has since appeared in numerous magazines and campaigns. She has become known for her curvaceous figure and for her willingness to embrace her sexuality. Ratajkowski has stated that she loves being a "sexy, curvy woman" and that she enjoys being able to express her femininity through her work.
Ratajkowski made her acting debut in the film Gone Girl and has since appeared in several other films, including Entourage and We Are Your Friends. In 2017, she starred in the film In Darkness, as well as a lead role in the television series Easy. She made her Broadway debut in 2019, playing the lead role in the musical adaptation of The Spoils.
Ratajkowski is also an outspoken feminist and advocates for women's rights. She has been involved in the Me Too movement and has spoken out against the objectification of women in the media. She has also been vocal about her support for the Women's March and the Black Lives Matter movement and has spoken out in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Ratajkowski is a multi-faceted and ambitious individual who has used her platform to speak out on a range of social issues. She is an inspiration to many, and her success and advocacy have made her an icon of modern feminism.

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Jean-Jacques

Staying true to the theme of his life, this book is a narrative in the form of letters and diary entries. The style is simple and sweet, giving a deep insight into the personality of the philosopher and the vision that got him exiled and persecuted. It relates to his pride in his individuality and provides an intriguing perspective into a person’s soul.

Paul Graham is an entrepreneur, programmer, and essayist. He is the co-founder of Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that has funded over 2,000 companies including Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit. His career has been focused on technology and startups. He began his career as a programmer and software developer, working on various projects and startups. In 1995, he co-founded Viaweb, one of the first web-based companies that allowed users to create their own online stores. The company was later sold to Yahoo in 1998 for $49 million.
After the sale of Viaweb, Graham turned his attention to startup investing and mentoring. In 2005, he co-founded Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that provides funding, resources, and mentorship to early-stage startups. Y Combinator has since funded over 2,000 companies, many of which have gone on to become successful and valuable companies, such as Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit.
Paul Graham has several notable achievements in his career, including:
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<li>Co-founding Viaweb: Viaweb was one of the first web-based companies that allowed users to create their own online stores. The company was later sold to Yahoo in 1998 for $49 million.</li>
<li>Fellowship at Harvard's Society of Fellows: Graham is a Fellow at Harvard's Society of Fellows, a prestigious group of scholars who receive funding and support to pursue their research.</li>
<li>Helping launch successful startups: Graham has helped launch many successful startups through Y Combinator and has mentored many entrepreneurs. Some of the successful companies that came out of Y Combinator include Dropbox, Airbnb, and Reddit.</li>
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In addition to his work with Y Combinator, Graham is also known for his essays on technology and startups. He has written extensively on the startup ecosystem, the role of technology in society, and the future of the internet. His essays have been collected in two books, "Hackers &amp; Painters" and "Ansi Common Lisp." He continues to share his thoughts and insights on his website, paulgraham.com.

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In The Confessions, Jean-Jacques Rousseau takes us on a journey into the depths of his soul. He explores the complexities of human nature, showing us that we are all a mix of good and bad. This book encourages us to look into our own hearts and understand ourselves better.

Exploration of Human Nature

Rousseau emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself. He believes that authenticity is the key to a fulfilling life. This book will inspire you to embrace your true self and live life on your own terms.

Importance of Authenticity

The Confessions shows how society can shape and influence individuals. Rousseau argues that societal norms and expectations often suppress our true selves. This book will make you think about the impact of society on your own life.

Impact of Society on Individuals

Rousseau's book is filled with raw and powerful emotions. He shows us that emotions are a vital part of our humanity. Reading The Confessions will help you appreciate the depth and intensity of your own emotions.

Power of Emotions

The Confessions is a testament to the power of self-reflection. Rousseau's introspective journey encourages us to reflect on our own lives. This book will motivate you to dig deeper into your own experiences and learn from them.

Value of Self-Reflection

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Francophone Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. His political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in France and across Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the overall development of modern political and educational thought.
Rousseau's novel Emile, or On Education, is a treatise on the education of the whole person for citizenship. His sentimental novel Julie, or the New Heloise, was of importance to the development of pre-romanticism and romanticism in fiction. Rousseau's autobiographical writings — his Confessions, which initiated the modern autobiography, and his Reveries of a Solitary Walker — exemplified the late 18th-century movement known as the Age of Sensibility and featured an increased focus on subjectivity and introspection that later characterized modern writing. His Discourse on Inequality and The Social Contract are cornerstones in modern political and social thought.
During the period of the French Revolution, Rousseau was the most popular of the philosophes among members of the Jacobin Club. Rousseau was interred as a national hero in the Panthéon in Paris in 1794, 16 years after his death.

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