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The Public Intellectual: A Conversation with Steven Pinker

Guest

Steven Pinker

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Steven Pinker is a cognitive scientist and the author of nine books written for a general audience. Prolific in his writing and media appearances, he is among the most prominent public intellectuals to have emerged from Canada.

But what impact does a lifetime communicating with the public have on an academic? How is writing for a general audience different to writing for an academic one? And what role should the public intellectual play in today’s information age?

Kate speaks with Steven in his office at Harvard University.

Kate Kenyon

Producer and Host

Kate Kenyon is a digital content creator with a passion for research and academia.

Originally from the U.K., Kate began her career at The British Academy in London, where she collaborated with the Home Office to develop international mobility pathways for world-leading academics. Following a move to Montreal, she deepened her knowledge of the Canadian university landscape as the producer and host of Mitacs’ inaugural podcast, The Edge.

Kate holds a degree in Modern Languages from University College London, and speaks English, French, and Italian.

Read our Q&A with Kate.