Michael Chorost
Keynote Speaker: Human/Machine Integration Expert, Author of "Rebuilt", PEN/USA Award Winner
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Michael Chorost Biography
Michael Chorost is a leading expert on human/machine integration. In 2001, he went completely deaf and had a computer implanted in his head to let him hear again. This transformative experience not only restored his hearing but also provided the foundation for his book, "Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human." The book details how mastering his cochlear implant enabled him to reach his full creative potential. "Rebuilt" was critically acclaimed and received the PEN/USA Book Award for Creative Nonfiction in 2006.
Chorost holds a PhD with a diverse background that includes computer programming, Renaissance literature, and cultural theory. He studied at Brown University and has not limited himself to one academic field, viewing programming, science, writing, and art as interconnected creative human endeavors. This perspective is also evident in his subsequent work, "World Wide Mind: The Coming Integration of Humans and Machines," where he explores the potential for human-computer integration to enhance community and creativity. Chorost has contributed to numerous prestigious publications, including Wired, The Washington Post, and Technology Review, and penned the screenplay for "The 22nd Century," a TV special on brain implants that aired on PBS in January 2007.
Chorost has an extensive record of media appearances, including features in The New York Times and interviews on NPR programs like "Weekend Edition." He serves in advisory roles for neuroscience research at Northwestern and Brown universities. His speaking credentials include over 80 talks at venues such as Google, MIT, and Stanford, and appearances on television programs like BBC Breakfast TV and C-SPAN’s BookTV. With over 15 years of teaching experience at institutions like Duke and the University of Texas-Austin, Chorost is known for his engaging, thoughtful, and wryly humorous speaking style. His ability to interact effectively with audiences is enhanced by his cochlear implants, which allow him to handle live questions with ease.
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Michael Chorost Speaking Topics
Medical technology is creating radically new opportunities for people to rebuild their bodies and their lives. Cochlear implants like Dr. Chorost's are enabling totally deaf people to hear again, opening up the possibility of new relationships and new careers. Nascent technologies like retinal implants, smart prosthetics, and brain stimulators are enabling many people to see, walk, and communicate in new ways.
Rarely, however, do the recipients simply go back to having the same lives they had before. The process of reworking one's body can be spiritual in its intensity, leading the users to question old assumptions and habits – and to change them. Dr. Chorost talks about the cutting edge in new technologies of the body and how they evoke the human traits of resiliency, flexibility, and courage. With creative use of audio and video, he gives audiences a sense of what he himself hears, giving a glimpse of what the transformative process feels like from within.
When Dr. Chorost lost his hearing in one day, his body became a foreign country. All of the rules abruptly changed. As he rebuilt his life, he learned how to embrace new tools to make new rules, and better ones. That let him achieve things he had never even known were possible.
In today's economic times, the rules are abruptly changing for everyone. Making plans these days feels like building a house during a hurricane. Dr. Chorost speaks about critical strategies such as technology innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, smart risk-taking, honesty with oneself and others, and making creative use of the unexpected. He brings to bear his Ph.D. in educational technology, his burgeoning career writing about the smartest scientists and engineers in the world, and his own experience in having rebuilt his life not just once but several times.
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![Rebuilt: My Journey Back to the Hearing World [Paperback]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/510wK0uqK6L._SL115_.jpg "Rebuilt: My Journey Back to the Hearing World [Paperback]")
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What topics does Michael Chorost speak about?
Michael Chorost is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Non-Fiction Authors, Technology, Author, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability, Science, Biology and Culture.
Where does Michael Chorost travel from?
Michael Chorost generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Michael Chorost is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health & Wellness, Non-Fiction Authors and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Chorost for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Michael Chorost generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Gregory Stock, Grant Korgan and John Zogby. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Chorost for an upcoming event.
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Michael Chorost Speaking Topics
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New Bodies, New Lives
Medical technology is creating radically new opportunities for people to rebuild their bodies and their lives. Cochlear implants like Dr. Chorost's are enabling totally deaf people to hear again, opening up the possibility of new relationships and new careers. Nascent technologies like retinal implants, smart prosthetics, and brain stimulators are enabling many people to see, walk, and communicate in new ways.
Rarely, however, do the recipients simply go back to having the same lives they had before. The process of reworking one's body can be spiritual in its intensity, leading the users to question old assumptions and habits – and to change them. Dr. Chorost talks about the cutting edge in new technologies of the body and how they evoke the human traits of resiliency, flexibility, and courage. With creative use of audio and video, he gives audiences a sense of what he himself hears, giving a glimpse of what the transformative process feels like from within.
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Transformation: When The Only Way Out Is Through
When Dr. Chorost lost his hearing in one day, his body became a foreign country. All of the rules abruptly changed. As he rebuilt his life, he learned how to embrace new tools to make new rules, and better ones. That let him achieve things he had never even known were possible.
In today's economic times, the rules are abruptly changing for everyone. Making plans these days feels like building a house during a hurricane. Dr. Chorost speaks about critical strategies such as technology innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, smart risk-taking, honesty with oneself and others, and making creative use of the unexpected. He brings to bear his Ph.D. in educational technology, his burgeoning career writing about the smartest scientists and engineers in the world, and his own experience in having rebuilt his life not just once but several times.
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Michael Chorost to Speak Sept. 9
As a pre-cursor to this year’s Nobel Conference (“The Brain and Being Human”), conference organizers and the Neuroscience Program at Gustavus have invited technology theorist Michael Chorost to speak at the College on Friday, Sept. 9...
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How do I book Michael Chorost to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Michael Chorost for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Michael Chorost, 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 Michael Chorost, 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 Michael Chorost speak about?
Michael Chorost is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Non-Fiction Authors, Technology, Author, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability, Science, Biology and Culture. -
Where does Michael Chorost travel from?
Michael Chorost generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Michael Chorost?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Chorost 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 Michael Chorost 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 Michael Chorost 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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