Matthew B. Crawford
Keynote Speaker: Esteemed Philosopher, Bestselling Author of "Shop Class as Soulcraft" & "The World Beyond Your Head"
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Matthew B. Crawford Biography
Matthew B. Crawford is a philosopher, New York Times bestselling author, and mechanic. His latest book is "The World Beyond Your Head: On Becoming an Individual in an Age of Distraction."
In "The World Beyond Your Head," Crawford investigates the challenge of mastering one’s own mind. We often complain about our fractured mental lives and feel beset by outside forces that destroy our focus and disrupt our peace of mind. Any defense against this, Crawford argues, requires that we reckon with the way attention sculpts the self. With implications for the way we raise our children, the design of public spaces, and democracy itself, this is a book of urgent relevance to contemporary life.
In his first book, "Shop Class as Soulcraft," Crawford brings alive an experience that was once quite common, but now seems to be receding from society— the experience of making and fixing things with your hands. Those of us who sit in an office often feel a lack of connection to the material world, a sense of loss, and find it difficult to say exactly what we do all day. "Shop Class as Soulcraft" seeks to restore the honor of the manual trades as a life worth choosing.
As a speaker, Crawford draws from the history of philosophy to consider how our economic choices form us (and deform us). In doing so, he turns an inquiring gaze on the absurdities of the modern workplace, the psychology of consumerism, and some of the weirder consequences of our technological enthusiasm. Often darkly funny, he mixes stories of contemporary life with careful arguments to illuminate our ongoing struggle to live a fully human life, and to figure out what such a life might consist of.
Crawford majored in physics as an undergraduate, then turned to political philosophy, earning a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Currently a fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia, he also runs a motorcycle repair business in Richmond, Virginia.
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Matthew B. Crawford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Philosophy and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matthew B. Crawford for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Matthew B. Crawford generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Thiel, Daniel Burrus and Sir Richard Branson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matthew B. Crawford for an upcoming event.
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How to book Matthew B. Crawford?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Matthew B. Crawford for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Matthew B. Crawford, 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 pricing information and check availability for Matthew B. Crawford or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Matthew B. Crawford?
Booking fees for Matthew B. Crawford, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Matthew B. Crawford, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Matthew B. Crawford?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Matthew B. Crawford for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Matthew B. Crawford for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Matthew B. Crawford or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Matthew B. Crawford or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Matthew B. Crawford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Philosophy and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matthew B. Crawford for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Matthew B. Crawford generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Thiel, Daniel Burrus and Sir Richard Branson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matthew B. Crawford for an upcoming event.
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