Steven Pinker

Steven Pinker

Born: September 18, 1954
in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Steven Arthur Pinker is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and popular science author. He is Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, and is known for his advocacy of evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of mind.

Movies for Steven Pinker...

Title: Nature and Us: A History Through Art
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 2021
Type: TV
Art historian James Fox tells the story of our ever-changing relationship with nature through the lens of some of the world’s most extraordinary artwork.
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Title: Great Minds
Character: Self
Released: August 30, 2021
Type: TV
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Title: The Violence Paradox
Character: Presenter
Released: May 4, 2021
Type: TV
Psychologist Steven Pinker believes we may be living in the most peaceful period in human existence. He explores the reasons why this might be and whether it could be prevented altogether.
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Better Left Unsaid
Title: Better Left Unsaid
Character: Self
Released: April 2, 2021
Type: Movie
The premise behind Better Left Unsaid, lies in the unconfined analysis of the often violent extremism of today's Western political landscape. As liberal democracy becomes increasingly challenged in the West, we expose the dangerous tactics employed by the radical-left and far-right, alike. In a world where political polarization frames the way in which we live, a new path forward of unity is needed more than ever before. The value of the film lies in its impact, brevity and digestibility - as we confront the philosophical underpinnings of the radical left and their extreme right counterpart.
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Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World
Title: Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World
Character: Himself
Released: January 23, 2021
Type: Movie
Traces Thomas Sowell's journey from humble beginnings to the Hoover Institution, becoming one of our era's most controversial economists, political philosophers, and prolific authors.
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Data Mining the Deceased: Ancestry and the Business of Family
Title: Data Mining the Deceased: Ancestry and the Business of Family
Character: Himself
Released: June 6, 2018
Type: Movie
“Data Mining the Deceased” prods the industry behind the exponential intensity in genealogy. What are the motivations of the key players and how are their ambitions affecting the millions of North Americans who are searching for answers?
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Title: The Russell Howard Hour
Character: Self
Released: September 21, 2017
Type: TV
Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.
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Title: Third Rail with OZY
Character: Himself
Released: September 8, 2017
Type: TV
Each week, expert and celebrity guests debate a provocative topic, incorporating audience input and exclusive national polls. Presenting new voices and valuable dialogue for the digital age.
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Creating Freedom: The Lottery of Birth
Title: Creating Freedom: The Lottery of Birth
Released: June 21, 2013
Type: Movie
THE LOTTERY OF BIRTH is the first in a three-part documentary series entitled 'Creating Freedom' exploring the relationship between freedom, power and control in Western democracies. The series draws together interviews with some of the world's leading intellectuals, journalists and activists to offer an alternative perspective on today's society and the future we're creating. We do not choose to exist, or the environment we grow up in. Our starting point in life is one of passive reliance on forces over which we have no control. THE LOTTERY OF BIRTH shows that from birth onwards our minds are a battleground of competing forces: familial, educational, cultural, and professional. The outcome of this battle not only determines who we become, but the society that we create.
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The Genius of Charles Darwin
Title: The Genius of Charles Darwin
Character: Self
Released: August 4, 2008
Type: Movie
A documentary series from Channel 4, hosted by professor Richard Dawkins, well-known darwinist. The series mixes segments on the life and discoveries of Charles Darwin, the theory of natural selection and evolution, and Dawkins' attempts at convincing a group of school children that evolution explains the world around us better than any religion.
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Title: Real Time with Bill Maher
Character: Self
Released: February 21, 2003
Type: TV
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
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The Mind's Big Bang
Title: The Mind's Big Bang
Character: Self
Released: September 27, 2001
Type: Movie
The events and coincidences that led to rapid advances in human intelligence 50,000 years ago.
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Me & Isaac Newton
Title: Me & Isaac Newton
Character: Self
Released: November 10, 2000
Type: Movie
Seven of today's top scientist/researchers are the subject of this humourous exploration of real people behind the white lab coats; more about what makes the tick than what they have per-se accomplished. Chosen because the subjects are the very best in their particular fields, featured are Gertrude Elion, Ashok Gadgil, Michio Kaku, Maja Materic, Steven Pinker, Karol Sikora and Patricia C. Wright. Written by Len Massaar
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Title: Question Time
Character: Self - Panellist
Released: September 25, 1979
Type: TV
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.