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STEVEN PINKER: rational optimism in a complex world

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Steven Pinker is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and influential author, and professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Pinker’s research spans psycholinguistics, visual cognition, and the science of human behaviour. He is a proponent of rationality, evidence-based thinking, and the application of evolutionary psychology to understand human nature. Pinker is frequently cited as one of the most influential thinkers of his time.


Peter & Kasia engage with Steven for a profound discussion revolving around the themes of global peace and progress in modern times. The conversation references Pinker's books, 'The Better Angels of Our Nature' (2011) and 'Enlightenment Now' (2018), which argue that humanity currently lives in the most peaceful era in history. Further topics include the role of nuclear weapons in maintaining global peace, and the moral and ethical implications of technological advancements like AI.


Learn more about Steven Pinker and read his books!


Keep up to date with Peter!

Website: www.petersinger.info

Substack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singer


Keep up to date with Kasia!

https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek


Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett

Audio Producer: Stuart Buckland


Thanks to our volunteer researchers Hendrik Dahlmeier and Mihika Chechi


If you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON



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Steven Pinker is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and influential author, and professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Pinker’s research spans psycholinguistics, visual cognition, and the science of human behaviour. He is a proponent of rationality, evidence-based thinking, and the application of evolutionary psychology to understand human nature. Pinker is frequently cited as one of the most influential thinkers of his time.


Peter & Kasia engage with Steven for a profound discussion revolving around the themes of global peace and progress in modern times. The conversation references Pinker's books, 'The Better Angels of Our Nature' (2011) and 'Enlightenment Now' (2018), which argue that humanity currently lives in the most peaceful era in history. Further topics include the role of nuclear weapons in maintaining global peace, and the moral and ethical implications of technological advancements like AI.


Learn more about Steven Pinker and read his books!


Keep up to date with Peter!

Website: www.petersinger.info

Substack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singer


Keep up to date with Kasia!

https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek


Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett

Audio Producer: Stuart Buckland


Thanks to our volunteer researchers Hendrik Dahlmeier and Mihika Chechi


If you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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