Steven Pinker

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  • Steven Arthur Pinker is a renowned Canadian-American psychologist, cognitive scientist, and author.

  • He has written numerous popular science books exploring human nature, language, and cognition.

  • Pinker has held positions at MIT and Harvard, and is known for his wide-ranging work on topics including psychology, linguistics, and evolutionary theory.

  • He has received multiple awards and honors for his contributions to public understanding of science.

  • Pinker has been married three times and is currently married to philosopher Rebecca Goldstein.

  • His upcoming book will focus on common knowledge and its relationship to civility, hypocrisy, outrage, and taboos.

Books by Steven Pinker