Alison Gopnik
Keynote Speaker: Professor of Psychology & Philosophy, University of California at Berkeley; NYT Bestselling Author, "The Philosophical Baby"; Leading Authority on Children's Learning & Development
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Alison Gopnik Biography
Alison Gopnik is a professor of psychology and affiliate professor of philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. Since joining the faculty in 1988, she has become recognized for her extensive work in cognitive and language development, specifically the effect of language on thought, the development of a theory of mind, and causal learning. As one of the leading figures in cognitive science, particularly in the study of children's learning and development, she has authored four books and over 100 journal articles. Her books include "The Scientist in the Crib," "The Philosophical Baby: What Children’s Minds Tell Us about Truth, Love, and the Meaning of Life," and "The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the new science of child development tells us about the relationship between parents and children."
As part of her work at Berkeley's Child Study Center, Gopnik develops mathematical models of how children learn, a project that has implications for improving artificial intelligence algorithms. She is also known for her advocacy of the "theory theory," which proposes that children use mechanisms similar to those of scientists to develop causal models of their environment.
Her accomplishments have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2021, she was awarded the Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization and the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2013 and became a Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society in 2014. Further, she has received a lifetime achievement award from the University of California, Berkeley. Gopnik's work has also been featured in the documentary "The Singularity," which highlights futurist ideas.
Gopnik also writes for the Mind and Matter science column for The Wall Street Journal and has contributed to The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Science, The Times Literary Supplement, The New York Review of Books, New Scientist, and Slate. Her frequent appearances on TV and radio, such as "The Charlie Rose Show" and "The Colbert Report," have further broadened her reach. Her TED talk alone has been viewed over 4.2 million times.
Among her acclaimed publications, Gopnik's book "The Philosophical Baby" has received considerable recognition, becoming a New York Times Extended List Bestseller and earning a spot on the New York Times Editor's Choice list. It is also a San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller, an Independent Bookstores Bestseller, and received a recommendation from Scientific American.
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Alison Gopnik Speaking Topics
Children spend many of their waking hours off in the crazy world of pretend play. What function does the wild imagination of childhood serve? Alison Gopnik shows how the imagination of children’s play underpins adult science, culture and technology.
Despite the recent advances in AI, even the best systems aren’t nearly as smart or as good at learning as 4 year olds. What can children do that AI can’t? How can this help us understand children and design more intelligent artificial systems?
For most people, most of the time, caring for others,–young children and elderly parents, the sick and the needy–is at once one of the most meaningful, important, and morally compelling things we ever do–and one of the most difficult. With a few exceptions, however, this foundational human capacity has been oddly invisible in science, philosophy and psychology. Why do we care for helpless infants and for the ill and elderly? What does this mean for biology, philosophy, and religion? And how can we change policies to support care and caregivers?
Alison Gopnik argues that developmental psychology shows that children use the same learning techniques as the greatest scientists, and outlines in detail just what those learning methods are like.
Are babies more conscious than we are? Conventional wisdom suggests that babies are less conscious than we are if they are conscious at all. Alison Gopnik argues on the contrary that recent neuroscientific discoveries suggest that babies are more aware of more of the world than we are.
Alison Gopnik Videos
The Gardener And The Carpenter: What The New Science Of Child Development Tells Us About The Relationship Between Parents And Children
The Philosophical Baby: What Children's Minds Tell Us About Truth, Love, and the Meaning of Life
The Scientist In The Crib: Minds, Brains, And How Children Learn
Words, Thoughts, and Theories (Learning, Development, and Conceptual Change)
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What topics does Alison Gopnik speak about?
Alison Gopnik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Bestselling Authors, Personal Growth, Educational Motivational, Nutrition, Science, Philosophy, Political, Technology, Neuroscience, TED, Women in Tech, Education, Family & Parenting, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Social Sciences and Mental Health.
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Alison Gopnik generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Alison Gopnik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Bestselling Authors and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alison Gopnik for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Alison Gopnik generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Aliza Pressman, Dr. Becky Kennedy and Jon Bergmann. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alison Gopnik for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Alison Gopnik Speaking Topics
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The Science of Imagination and Imagination as Science
Children spend many of their waking hours off in the crazy world of pretend play. What function does the wild imagination of childhood serve? Alison Gopnik shows how the imagination of children’s play underpins adult science, culture and technology.
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What AI Can Learn From 4-Year-Olds
Despite the recent advances in AI, even the best systems aren’t nearly as smart or as good at learning as 4 year olds. What can children do that AI can’t? How can this help us understand children and design more intelligent artificial systems?
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The Nature of Caregiving
For most people, most of the time, caring for others,–young children and elderly parents, the sick and the needy–is at once one of the most meaningful, important, and morally compelling things we ever do–and one of the most difficult. With a few exceptions, however, this foundational human capacity has been oddly invisible in science, philosophy and psychology. Why do we care for helpless infants and for the ill and elderly? What does this mean for biology, philosophy, and religion? And how can we change policies to support care and caregivers?
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The Scientist in the Crib: Why Children are the Best Learners in the Universe
Alison Gopnik argues that developmental psychology shows that children use the same learning techniques as the greatest scientists, and outlines in detail just what those learning methods are like.
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What It’s Like To Be a Baby
Are babies more conscious than we are? Conventional wisdom suggests that babies are less conscious than we are if they are conscious at all. Alison Gopnik argues on the contrary that recent neuroscientific discoveries suggest that babies are more aware of more of the world than we are.
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Alison Gopnik Videos
BOOKS
The Gardener And The Carpenter: What The New Science Of Child Development Tells Us About The Relationship Between Parents And Children
The Philosophical Baby: What Children's Minds Tell Us About Truth, Love, and the Meaning of Life
The Scientist In The Crib: Minds, Brains, And How Children Learn
Words, Thoughts, and Theories (Learning, Development, and Conceptual Change)
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How do I book Alison Gopnik to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Alison Gopnik for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Alison Gopnik, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alison Gopnik, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Alison Gopnik speak about?
Alison Gopnik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Bestselling Authors, Personal Growth, Educational Motivational, Nutrition, Science, Philosophy, Political, Technology, Neuroscience, TED, Women in Tech, Education, Family & Parenting, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Social Sciences and Mental Health. -
Where does Alison Gopnik travel from?
Alison Gopnik generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Alison Gopnik?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alison Gopnik for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alison Gopnik for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alison Gopnik or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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