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Steven Pinker

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Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, and the author of The Language Instinct, The Blank Slate, The Stuff of Thought, and other books influenced by John Tooby.

Evolution

Psychology Lost a Great Mind

With his wife, Leda Cosmides, John Tooby transformed our understanding of human nature.

November 14, 2023
Psychology

It’s Not Irrational to Party Like It’s 1999

Contrary to what the philosopher said, passion can be a slave to reason.

November 17, 2021