Stephen Pinker
Stephen Pinker is a renowned Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and popular science author, celebrated for his works on language, mind, and human nature. He is best known for books such as 'The Better Angels of Our Nature' and 'Enlightenment Now,' in which he argues that violence has declined over time and that modernity has brought about unprecedented levels of well-being. Pinker's views often spark debate, particularly regarding his optimistic perspectives on human progress and the implications of evolutionary psychology.
Born on Sep 18, 1954 (70 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,450 | $190,000 | 81$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,423,054 | 4,450 | $190,000 | 81$ |
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Stephen Pinker's works are critiqued for their selective use of historical examples.
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