John Brockman
Born in 1941
Science
John Brockman is a literary agent and author known for his work in scientific literature.
He founded the Edge Foundation, which connects leading thinkers across scientific and technical fields.
Brockman has authored and edited several books exploring scientific and cultural ideas, including "The Third Culture" and "The Next Fifty Years." His unique position in both the scientific and literary worlds is highlighted by his distinction of being profiled on the front pages of both the "Science Times" and "Arts & Leisure" sections of The New York Times, making him a notable figure in bridging science and culture.
Books by John Brockman

This Will Make You Smarter
by John Brockman
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2012
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399 pages
3.79
7.0K ratings
Science
Psychology
Self Help

This Idea Must Die
by John Brockman
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2015
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568 pages
3.51
1.3K ratings
Science
Philosophy
Psychology

What Is Your Dangerous Idea?
by John Brockman
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2006
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301 pages
3.7
1.0K ratings
Science
Philosophy
Essays

Thinking
by John Brockman
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2013
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432 pages
3.69
978 ratings
Psychology
Science
Philosophy

This Idea Is Brilliant
by John Brockman
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2018
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515 pages
3.83
640 ratings
Science
Philosophy
Essays

What to Think About Machines That Think
by John Brockman
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2015
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576 pages
3.39
566 ratings
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Technology

What We Believe But Cannot Prove
by John Brockman
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2005
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252 pages
3.65
1.8K ratings
Science
Philosophy
Essays

What Should We Be Worried About? Real Scenarios That Keep Scientists Up at Night
by John Brockman
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2014
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478 pages
3.44
1.3K ratings
Science
Psychology
Essays

Possible Minds
by John Brockman
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2019
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320 pages
3.77
809 ratings
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Technology

This Explains Everything
by John Brockman
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2013
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411 pages
3.66
2.8K ratings
Science
Philosophy
Psychology