George Johnson
Keynote Speaker: Science Writer, Journalist, Author of "The Cancer Chronicles"
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George Johnson Biography
George Johnson is an American journalist and science writer who regularly contributes to The New York Times, including the monthly column "Raw Data". His writing also appears in other notable publications such as National Geographic, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Time, Slate, and Wired. His insightful contributions have been recognized in "The Best American Science Writing". A former Alicia Patterson fellow, Johnson has been honored with awards from both PEN and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His books have twice been finalists for the Royal Society's book prize.
The author of nine books, Johnson’s "The Cancer Chronicles" reflects on the complexities of cancer, influenced by personal experiences when his wife was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. This book offers a deep dive into the evolving understanding of cancer's causes, emphasizing genetic factors over dietary and environmental toxins. Through his extensive research and personal narrative, Johnson provides a nuanced perspective on the disease.
Beyond writing, Johnson is deeply involved in sharing knowledge through public speaking, focusing on topics such as Cancer, Health & Wellness, and Healthcare. He regularly speaks at universities, scientific associations, and public lecture series. Additionally, he is a co-host on "Science Faction" on bloggingheads.tv and serves as co-founder and co-director of The Santa Fe Science Writing Workshop, further contributing to the science communication field.
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George Johnson Speaking Topics
Science in the twenty-first century has become industrialized. The experiments so often acclaimed in the newspapers—sequencing the genome, proving the existence of the top quark, discovering a new planet by analyzing the wobble of a distant star—cost millions of dollars and research teams that have grown to the size of corporations. But until very recently, the most earthshaking science came from individual pairs of hands. These experiments were designed and conducted with such straightforward elegance that they deserve to be called beautiful. Johnson, author of The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments, brings us back to the days when a single mind confronting the unknown could uncover a new law of the universe.
We think of cancer as a modern disease—a scourge of civilization brought on by synthetic chemicals and processed foods. But cancer has been with us since the beginning. In this lecture, George Johnson tells of the first evidence of cancer in prehistoric human ancestors and of a Jurassic period dinosaur with the disease. He shows that cancer, an unfortunate evolutionary tradeoff, is inevitable. We evolved from single-celled creatures, flourishing in the primordial waters, into creatures with trillions of cells—all under tight control. There is always the chance that one of them will break from the pack and revert to its primitive form and start evolving on its own. With a more realistic understanding of cancer, we can celebrate medicine's successes while realizing that there is only so much we can do.
George Johnson Videos
The Cancer Chronicles: Unlocking Medicine's Deepest Mystery (Vintage)
The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments
Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe (Great Discoveries)
A Shortcut Through Time: The Path to the Quantum Computer
Strange Beauty: Murray Gell-Mann and the Revolution in Twentieth-Century Physics
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What topics does George Johnson speak about?
George Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Fiction Authors, College, Science, Author and Cancer.
Who is the agent for George Johnson?
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George Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Non-Fiction Authors, College and Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book George Johnson for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. George Johnson can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Osterholm, Kip Thorne and David Thornburg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling George Johnson for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
George Johnson Speaking Topics
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The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments
Science in the twenty-first century has become industrialized. The experiments so often acclaimed in the newspapers—sequencing the genome, proving the existence of the top quark, discovering a new planet by analyzing the wobble of a distant star—cost millions of dollars and research teams that have grown to the size of corporations. But until very recently, the most earthshaking science came from individual pairs of hands. These experiments were designed and conducted with such straightforward elegance that they deserve to be called beautiful. Johnson, author of The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments, brings us back to the days when a single mind confronting the unknown could uncover a new law of the universe.
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Jurassic Cancer
We think of cancer as a modern disease—a scourge of civilization brought on by synthetic chemicals and processed foods. But cancer has been with us since the beginning. In this lecture, George Johnson tells of the first evidence of cancer in prehistoric human ancestors and of a Jurassic period dinosaur with the disease. He shows that cancer, an unfortunate evolutionary tradeoff, is inevitable. We evolved from single-celled creatures, flourishing in the primordial waters, into creatures with trillions of cells—all under tight control. There is always the chance that one of them will break from the pack and revert to its primitive form and start evolving on its own. With a more realistic understanding of cancer, we can celebrate medicine's successes while realizing that there is only so much we can do.
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George Johnson Videos
BOOKS
The Cancer Chronicles: Unlocking Medicine's Deepest Mystery (Vintage)
The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments
Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe (Great Discoveries)
A Shortcut Through Time: The Path to the Quantum Computer
Strange Beauty: Murray Gell-Mann and the Revolution in Twentieth-Century Physics
NEWS
George Johnson News
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Why Most of What You've Heard About Cancer Is Wrong | Mother ...
Nov 1, 2013 ... Science author George Johnson says we need to rethink our ... we speak with veteran science journalist George Johnson, whose new book, ...
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So, as George Johnson of the <em>NY Times</em> Says, Intelligent ...
Jul 23, 2014 ... Here's an interesting contrast. Yesterday I wrote about a fine column by science journalist George Johnson in the New York Times in which he ...
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How do I book George Johnson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like George Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for George Johnson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for George Johnson or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book George Johnson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for George Johnson, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire George Johnson, 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 George Johnson speak about?
George Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Fiction Authors, College, Science, Author and Cancer. -
Who is the agent for George Johnson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like George Johnson 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 George Johnson 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 George Johnson 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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