Steven Pinker is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and author. He was born on September 18, 1954, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Pinker is known for his work in the fields of psycholinguistics and evolutionary psychology, and is considered one of the most prominent public intellectuals of our time.
Pinker has published many influential books, including “The Language Instinct”, “How the Mind Works”, and “The Blank Slate”. His books have been widely read and translated into multiple languages, and have been praised for their accessibility and engaging writing style.
In addition to his work in cognitive psychology and linguistics, Pinker is known for his views on topics such as human nature, violence, and progress. He is a proponent of the idea that humanity is making progress in areas such as reducing violence and increasing well-being, and has been criticized by some for his optimistic views.
Pinker is also a regular contributor to media outlets, and has made numerous appearances on television and radio programs to discuss his work and ideas. He is currently a professor of psychology at Harvard University, where he has taught since 2003.
