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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Jeffrey Alan Gray (26 May 1934 – 30 April 2004) was a British psychologist who is notable for his contributions to the theory of consciousness. He was born in the East End of London. His father was a tailor but died when Jeffrey was only seven. His mother, who ran a haberdashery, brought him up alone. Following military service (1952–54), he took up a MacKinnon scholarship at Magdalen College, Oxford, with a place to study Law. In the event, he negotiated a switch to Modern Languages, obtaining a first in French and Spanish. He stayed on to take a second BA, this time in Psychology and Philosophy, which he completed in 1959.
In 1959–60 he trained as a clinical psychologist at the Institute of Psychiatry in London (now part of King's College London), after which he studied for a Ph.D. in the psychology department headed by Hans Eysenck. His Ph.D. was awarded in 1964 for a study of environmental, genetic, and hormonal influences on emotional behavior in animals.
He then made an appointment as a university lecturer in experimental psychology at Oxford. He remained at Oxford until succeeding Eysenck at the Institute of Psychiatry in 1983. He retired from the chair of psychology in 1999 but continued his experimental research as an emeritus professor and spent a productive year at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, California. He served as the expert on psychology in the Gambling Review Body, which produced the Gambling Review Report (2001).
In his book Consciousness: Creeping up on the Hard Problem, written towards the end of his life, Gray summarised his ideas about brain function and consciousness. He believed that the contents of consciousness are usually about something, which is described as intentionality or meaning. He suggested that intentionality is another aspect of the "binding problem" as to how the different modalities, such as sight and hearing, are bound together into a single conscious experience. Gray argued that without such binding, eating a banana could involve seeing yellow, feeling a surface, and tasting something without having the unifying awareness of a particular object known as a banana. Without such unifying binding, he argued that objects would be just meaningless shapes, edges, colors, and tastes.
Gray thought that intentionality was based on unconscious processing. For example, he argued that the processing in the visual cortex that underlies conscious perception is not itself conscious. Instead, perception springs into consciousness fully formed, including the intentionality of what the conscious perception is about. In arguing for this, Gray used the example of pictures that can be either of two things, such as a duck or a rabbit.&nbsp;
They are never hybrid but are always completely duck or completely rabbit. The perception of a duck or a rabbit is constructed unconsciously up to the last moment. Gray's conclusion from this part of his discussion is that intentionality arises from the physical and chemical structure of the brain, but also that if intentionality can be constructed out of unconscious processing, it is unlikely to produce a solution to the 'hard problem' of how consciousness arises.

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Sebastian Junger is a journalist, author, and filmmaker. He was born in New York City in 1962 and graduated from Wesleyan University in 1984 with a degree in cultural anthropology. He began his career as a freelance journalist, writing for various publications such as The New York Times, Harper's, and Vanity Fair.
Junger's breakout book, "The Perfect Storm," was published in 1997 and told the true story of a fishing boat caught in a deadly storm off the coast of Massachusetts. The book was a commercial and critical success and was later adapted into a feature film starring George Clooney.
Junger's other notable books include "Fire," a nonfiction account of wildland firefighters, and "War," a memoir about his time embedded with a US Army platoon in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley.
In addition to his writing, Junger is also a documentary filmmaker. His most well-known film is "Restrepo," which he co-directed with Tim Hetherington. The film followed a US Army platoon in the Korengal Valley and won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
Junger is known for his immersive reporting style and his focus on the human experience of war and conflict. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the George Polk Award and the National Magazine Award.
In recent years, Junger has continued to write and make documentaries. He is also a public speaker, discussing various topics such as war, PTSD, and the human condition.
Sebastian Junger is also known for his work on the psychological and social effects of war on soldiers and veterans. In his book "War," he explores the idea that soldiers often form intense bonds with their comrades during combat and that the readjustment to civilian life can be difficult for them once they return home. He also examines the high rates of PTSD among veterans and the challenges they face in seeking help.
In addition to his work on war, Junger has also written and spoken about other social and political issues. He has been a vocal advocate for veterans' rights and mental health and has written extensively about the opioid epidemic and the impact of social media on society. He has also been a vocal critic of the American political system and the way in which it often fails to address the needs of its citizens.
Junger's work has been praised for its depth and insight, and he has been recognized as one of the most important journalists and authors of his generation. He is considered a master storyteller and a powerful voice on issues related to war, veterans, and society. His work continues to inspire and inform people around the world, and he remains a respected figure in the fields of journalism, literature, and filmmaking.

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Dick Ferdinand Swaab (born 17 December 1944) is a Dutch physician and neurobiologist (brain researcher). He is a professor of neurobiology at the University of Amsterdam and was, until 2005, Director of the Netherlands Institute for Brain Research (Nederlands Instituut voor Hersenonderzoek) of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen).
Swaab graduated from the Amsterdams Lyceum in 1963. He received his doctorate of medicine at the University of Amsterdam in 1968 and his Ph.D. in 1970 with professor J. Ariëns Kappers on a neuroendocrine thesis. In 1972 he received his medical degree. He was 1978 the director of the Netherlands Institute for Brain Research. In 1979 he was appointed professor of neurobiology at the University of Amsterdam. In 1985 he founded the Nederlandse Hersenbank—known in English as The Netherlands Brain Bank—to facilitate international research on brain diseases. Swaab is an atheist.
Swaab is best known for his research and discoveries in the field of brain anatomy and physiology, in particular, the impact that various hormonal and biochemical factors in the womb have on brain development. Another area of Swaab's work, which has drawn much attention, is his research on how sexual dimorphism relates to brain anatomy, as well as research relating to sexual orientation and transsexuality. Through his years of research, Swaab, according to his own words, came to the deterministic and materialistic conclusion that brains are not things we have.&nbsp;
Still, rather brains are what we are: the physical and chemical processes in our brains determine how we react and who we are. Currently, Swaab is most active in the field of depression and Alzheimer's research. Swaab's research has, on several occasions, produced controversy. After conducting research suggesting links between brain anatomy and sexual orientation, Swaab reports receiving death threats from individuals believing this work was attempting to 'pathologize' homosexuality and treat it as a biological abnormality or disorder.&nbsp;
Swaab's view that neither free will nor metaphysical entities such as souls or spirits exist has also caused negative reactions among various religious groups. Swaab consistently defends his studies in the face of such criticism. Swaab has numerous scientific awards and was the mentor of 84 Ph.D. students, 16 of whom became full professors. He is the editor of several journals about brain research. Swaab has an H-index of 97 as of 2020, having been cited over 34,000 times.
He is a member honorary member and founder of many scientific and professional associations. He was the second person to be awarded the Emil Kraepelin Guest Professorship at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany, in 1996. He is a visiting professor in three locations in China and at Stanford University, United States. He has also been appointed Chao Kuang Piu Professor at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.-R. China. He has been decorated with the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion, a high order of chivalry of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Adam Grant is an American psychologist and author widely known for his work on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He is the top-rated professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a former professor at the University of Michigan. His first book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, was a New York Times bestseller.
Grant is a leading authority on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He has written or co-written six books, including Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. He has also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Harvard Business Review, and other publications.
Grant's research focuses on how giving, taking, and exchanging advice affects an individual’s success. He has studied how to maximize the benefits of giving, how to encourage more successful collaborations, and how to foster an environment of innovation and creativity. He has also explored how to assess and develop leadership potential within organizations and how to build workplace cultures where employees are empowered to do their best work.
Grant has received numerous awards and honors, including being named one of the world's 40 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2015, one of the world's 50 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2018, and one of the world's most influential management gurus by The Observer in 2018. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Mentoring and was named the Most Influential Thinker of the Decade by Poets &amp; Quants in 2020.
In addition to his academic and writing career, Grant is a frequent speaker for organizations, universities, and conferences around the world. He has presented to audiences of thousands at TEDx events, and he has been featured on television and radio programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, and NPR’s Fresh Air. He has also served as a visiting professor at Stanford, Cornell, and INSEAD, and he is currently a visiting professor at the London School of Economics.

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Daniel Willingham earned his B.A. from Duke University in 1983 and his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Harvard University in 1990. He is currently a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, where he has taught since 1992. Until about 2000, his research focused solely on the brain's basis of learning and memory.&nbsp;
Today, all of his research concerns the application of cognitive psychology to K-12 education. He writes the “Ask the Cognitive Scientist” column for American Educator magazine and is an Associate Editor of Mind, Brain, and Education. He is also the author of Why Don't Students Like School? (Jossey-Bass) and When Can You Trust the Experts? (Jossey-Bass).&nbsp;

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Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., is among the world's top one percent most cited scientists for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. She also holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she is Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain &amp; Behavior.
In addition to the books Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain and How Emotions are Made, Dr. Barrett has published over 260 peer-reviewed scientific papers appearing in Science, Nature Neuroscience, and other top journals in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, as well as six academic volumes published by Guilford Press. She has also given a popular TED talk with over 6.5 million views.
Dr. Barrett received a National Institutes of Health Director’s Pioneer Award for her revolutionary research on emotion in the brain. These highly competitive, multimillion-dollar awards are given to scientists of exceptional creativity who are expected to transform biomedical and behavioral research. She also received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2019, the APS Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2018, and the APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award in Psychology in 2021.
Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Barrett has testified before Congress, presented her research to the FBI, consulted with the National Cancer Institute, appeared on Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman and The Today Show with Maria Shriver, and been a featured guest on public television and podcast and radio programs worldwide. She is also an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts &amp; Sciences and the Royal Society of Canada.

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Sandra Blakeslee is a science writer for The New York Times and an author who, yes, gets to live here in Santa Fe and have the best job in the world. She has worked for the Times since 1967, which partly explains her ability to pull off this feat. Her specialty is the brain sciences, although, at the drop of a hat, she can cover just about any topic in science, medicine, or technology.
She is the co-author of several books on the effects of divorce on children (with Dr. Judith Wallerstein) and three books on the brain (Phantoms in the Brain with V.S. Ramachandran, On Intelligence with Jeff Hawkins and The Body, Has a Mind of Its Own, with Matthew Blakeslee, her son.) Her current book project, Total Recall, is the story of how we will all soon store our memories in a digital format. It is based on an experiment conducted by the famous computer engineer, Gordon Bell, who has been saving his "life bits" for the past seven years. The book is scheduled to come out in September 2009.
Her previous book, The Body Has a Mind of Its Own, was published in September 2007 by Random House. It is an exploration of how the brain maps the body, the space around the body, and the social world. It reveals why you still feel fat after losing weight, how best to learn a sport, why cyberspace is seducing our kids, and sheds important new light on the mind-body connection, including insights about meditation.

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Professor Neil McNaughton has been extensively involved in the development of Neuroscience at Otago. He was involved in the setting up of the undergraduate Neuroscience programme (the only one of its kind in New Zealand) and was director of the programme from 1991–2008. He was director of the Neuroscience Research Centre from 1991–1997 and the Neural Systems Structure and Function Research Theme from 1997–2005. He was one of the founders of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain research and the Treasurer from 1983–1997 and a committee member until 2009.
He has acted as an External Assessor for Personal Chairs, Awards, Courses, and Promotions for the Australian National University; Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Institute of Psychiatry, London; National University of Singapore; NHMRC Australia Fellowship; University of Canterbury; University of Hawaii; University of Hong Kong; University of Huston; and University of Auckland. He has refereed grants for 23 grant awarding bodies, papers for 110 journals, and books for 5 publishers. He is on the Editorial Advisory Board of Neuroscience &amp; Biobehavioral Reviews and is a Founding member on the Editorial Board of Personality Neuroscience.
Neil joined the Department in 1982. He has over 40 years of university teaching experience, teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels. He has over 50 years experience as a Neuroscience researcher in the UK, Canada and New Zealand. His research interests are multidisciplinary. He has authored 139 papers, 7 major reviews, 2 books, and 32 book chapters; and edited 4 book-length works.

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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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Louann Brizendine is an American scientist, a neuropsychiatrist who is both a researcher and a clinician, and a professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is the author of three books: The Female Brain (2006), The Male Brain (2010), and The Upgrade (2022).
Brizendine did her undergraduate work from 1972–76 at UC Berkeley, where she received a bachelor of arts in neurobiology. She studied for her MD from 1976–81 at the Yale School of Medicine. She subsequently did a residency in psychiatry, MMHC, from 1982–85 at the Harvard Medical School.
Brizendine's research concerns women's moods and hormones. She graduated in neurobiology from UC Berkeley, attended Yale School of Medicine, and completed a residency in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology and is an endowed clinical professor.
She joined the faculty of UCSF Medical Center at the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute in 1988 and now holds the Lynne and Marc Benioff-endowed chair of psychiatry. In 1994, Brizendine founded the UCSF Women's Mood and Hormone Clinic and serves as its director.
Brizendine's book The Female Brain was reviewed positively and negatively, especially one piece about linguistics and language. She later acknowledged that this book overemphasized gender-based differences, saying: "Males and females are more alike than they're different. After all, we are the same species."
The Female Brain was loosely adapted as a romantic comedy movie of the same name in 2017. Brizendine served as the inspiration for the film's main character. She has also written The Male Brain and admitted that her books emphasize the differences between men and women, which has led to her "best-selling" success.

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Joshua Foer is a science-focused freelance writer and author based in Brookline, Massachusetts. He is best known for his 2011 book Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything. He chronicles his journey from being a science journalist to becoming the 2006 United States Memory Champion.
In his book, Foer explores the world of competitive memory training and delves into the science behind how our brains remember and process information. He describes his own experience of learning and practicing memory techniques, such as the method of loci, which involves visualizing and mentally placing information in familiar locations. Through his research and training, Foer discovered that anyone could improve their memory with the right techniques, regardless of their natural abilities.
Foer's book is not only informative but also an entertaining and engaging read, as he interweaves his personal story with historical and scientific facts about memory. It was a New York Times bestseller and received critical acclaim from publications such as The New Yorker, The Guardian, and The Washington Post.
In February 2012, Foer gave a talk at the TED conference, where he discussed his experience competing in the memory championships and shared some techniques he learned to improve his memory. The talk has been viewed over 3.5 million times and has been translated into multiple languages.
In addition to his book and TED talk, Foer has written for various publications, including National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Atlantic. He has also been a guest on various radio and television programs, such as NPR and CBS News, to discuss his work and research on memory.
Overall, Joshua Foer is a respected science-focused author, journalist, and speaker known for his work on memory and cognitive science. His book, Moonwalking with Einstein, is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the science of memory, and his TED talk is a great introduction to the subject.

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Robert M. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation genius grant. He lives in San Francisco. Sapolsky is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor at Stanford University, holding joint appointments in several departments, including Biological Sciences, Neurology &amp; Neurological Sciences, and Neurosurgery.
As a neuroendocrinologist, he has focused his research on issues of stress and neuronal degeneration, as well as on the possibilities of gene therapy strategies for protecting susceptible neurons from disease. He is working on gene transfer techniques to strengthen neurons against the disabling effects of glucocorticoids. Each year, Sapolsky spends time in Kenya studying a population of wild baboons in order to identify the sources of stress in their environment and the relationship between personality and patterns of stress-related disease in these animals. More specifically, Sapolsky studies the cortisol levels between the alpha male and female and the subordinates to determine stress levels. An early but still relevant example of his studies of olive baboons is found in his 1990 Scientific American article "Stress in the Wild." He has also written about neurological impairment and the insanity defense within the American legal system.

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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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Chris Anderson is the Head of TED, a non-profit organization devoted to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks. He is also the founder of TEDx, a program that allows communities and organizations to host TED-like events.
Anderson has been involved with TED since 2001 and took over as Head of TED in 2002. Under his leadership, TED has grown into a global phenomenon, with talks being viewed by millions of people in more than 100 languages. He has also been instrumental in expanding the reach of TED by making the words available for free online and by launching the TEDx program.
In addition to his work with TED, Anderson is also an entrepreneur and author. He is the founder of several successful companies. In addition, he has written several books, including "The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More" and "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking."
Anderson is a firm believer in the power of ideas to change the world, and he has dedicated his career to promoting this idea through TED. He is a charismatic and dynamic speaker and has been praised for his ability to bring together diverse groups of people to share their thoughts and inspire change.
Anderson is also known for his innovative approach to curation, which has helped to make TED one of the most respected and widely-watched platforms for ideas. He has a keen eye for identifying new and emerging trends and is always looking for ways to bring fresh perspectives and voices to the TED stage.
He has also been a champion of using technology to democratize knowledge and ideas, making them more accessible to people worldwide. In addition, he has been an early adopter of new technologies, such as online video and social media, to help spread TED's message and reach new audiences.
Various organizations and publications have also recognized Anderson's work with TED. He has been honored with numerous awards for his contributions to the field of communications and education and has been named one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
In addition to his role at TED, Anderson is a sought-after speaker and advisor and has been invited to speak at conferences and events worldwide. In addition, he is a regular contributor to various publications, where he shares his insights on the future of technology, business, and culture.
Overall, Chris Anderson is a respected leader and a thought leader in the field of ideas and education, and he continues to inspire and innovate in his role as Head of TED. His work has helped make TED one of the most critical and influential platforms for sharing knowledge and ideas, and his contributions to the field will continue to be felt for years.

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Jessica Tracy, a renowned emotion researcher, exposes the positive side to pride, our most misunderstood emotion. In her book Take Pride, she explains how it can be used to our advantage. Paul Gauguin left a comfortable middle-class existence to pursue a career as a starving artist because he was motivated by pride. Steve Jobs's huge success as a man with excellent ideas but mediocre programming abilities and a problematic management style was due to his pride. Similarly, Dean Karnazes, the world-famous Ultramarathon Man, went from a haphazard desk jockey to an extraordinary athlete who once ran fifty marathons in fifty days because of his pride.

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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Daniel Pink is an award-winning author and speaker whose books on business and professional success have sold millions of copies in dozens of countries and been translated into over 35 languages. His latest book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, is a deep dive into the science of timing.
Pink has written six books, including four New York Times bestsellers. His first book, Free Agent Nation, set off a national debate on the changing nature of work and was praised by former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter. His second book, A Whole New Mind, predicted the rise of right-brain thinking in the workplace and spent six months on the New York Times bestseller list.&nbsp;
His third book, Drive, a No. 1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, explored the science of motivation and revealed the surprising truth about what really drives us to succeed. His fourth book, To Sell is Human, looked at the changing nature of sales, and was named one of the best books of the year by Amazon, Apple, and the Financial Times. His fifth book, When, is a deep dive into the science of timing.&nbsp;
As well as writing books, Pink is a leading business speaker and consultant. He has been described by the American Management Association as “one of the most influential business thinkers in the world,” and millions of people around the world have watched his talks. He has advised a range of leading organizations, including the United States and British governments, Microsoft, Pixar, and the NFL.&nbsp;
Pink has also been a contributing editor at Wired, a columnist for the Sunday Telegraph, and a frequent commentator on National Public Radio. He was a top-ranking student at Northwestern University, where he won a Goldman Sachs Global Leadership Award, and he holds a degree in philosophy from Yale University.&nbsp;
Pink’s books have been praised by a wide range of business, academic, and political leaders. Former U.S. President Barack Obama said of Pink’s book Drive, “It’s a book that every leader in America should read.”&nbsp;
Daniel Pink’s books, talks, and consulting services have inspired millions of people around the world. He is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on business, motivation, and success.

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In 'Take Pride', Jessica Tracy explains that there are two types of pride - authentic and hubristic. Authentic pride comes from genuine achievements and positive self-worth, while hubristic pride is associated with arrogance and egotism. Understanding the difference can help us channel our pride in a healthy way.

Understanding the Two Types of Pride

Tracy's research in 'Take Pride' shows that pride has played a crucial role in human evolution. It motivates us to work hard and achieve goals that improve our social status and self-esteem. So, next time you feel proud, remember it's a natural part of being human.

The Role of Pride in Evolution

The book 'Take Pride' helps us see that pride isn't just a personal emotion. It's a social tool that can influence how others perceive us. When used correctly, it can help us gain respect and improve our relationships.

Pride as a Social and Personal Tool

While pride can be a positive force, it also has a dark side. In 'Take Pride', Tracy warns us about the dangers of excessive pride, which can lead to arrogance and a sense of superiority. It's important to keep our pride in check to avoid damaging our relationships and self-image.

The Dark Side of Pride

In 'Take Pride', you'll find practical advice on how to harness the power of pride. Tracy provides strategies for cultivating authentic pride and using it to motivate ourselves and achieve our goals. It's a must-read for anyone looking to boost their self-esteem and personal growth.

Harnessing the Power of Pride

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Dr. Jessica Tracy is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, a Sauder Distinguished Scholar, and an Associate Editor at Affective Science. Her work is currently supported by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Insight grant.
Dr. Tracy is the author of the book Take Pride, where she reveals how our most misunderstood emotion—pride—has shaped our minds and our culture and shows how we can harness its power.

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