Nicholas Carr

Nicholas Carr

Keynote Speaker: Technology & Culture Analyst; Author of "The Shallows" & "The Big Switch"; Former Executive Editor at Harvard Business Review

Nicholas Carr Biography

Nicholas Carr is an American journalist and writer known for his analysis of the human consequences of technology. Carr has published books and articles on technology, business, and culture, contributing to debates in both academic and professional circles. He has served as a visiting professor of sociology at Williams College and was executive editor of Harvard Business Review. Carr has also been a writer-in-residence at the University of California at Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and participated in the World Economic Forum's cloud computing project.

Carr gained prominence with the Harvard Business Review article "IT Doesn't Matter" and the book "Does IT Matter?," in which he argued that the strategic importance of information technology in business has diminished as IT has become more standardized and accessible. His work prompted significant discussion within the information technology industry, including responses from executives at Microsoft, Intel, and Hewlett-Packard. Carr continued his exploration of digital transformation with "The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google," which examines the economic and social impact of cloud computing and draws parallels to the rise of electric utilities.

Carr is also the author of "The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains," a national bestseller and a finalist for the PEN Center USA Literary Award for research nonfiction and the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction. The book is frequently cited in discussions about technology's effects on cognition and society. In "The Glass Cage: Automation and Us," Carr explores the personal and societal consequences of increasing reliance on automation, computers, and robotics. His collection "Utopia Is Creepy: and Other Provocations" critiques American techno-utopianism and the culture of Silicon Valley.

In "Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart," Carr examines the influence of social media and messaging apps on society, relationships, and individual identity. Carr's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Wired, Nature, Politico, and MIT Technology Review. His essays, including "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" and "The Great Forgetting," have been featured in anthologies such as "The Best American Science and Nature Writing," "The Best Spiritual Writing," and "The Best Technology Writing."

Carr has delivered keynote addresses and lectures at conferences and institutions worldwide, including Google Atmosphere, Seoul Digital Forum, Futurecom, Salesforce Dreamforce, MIT, Harvard, University of California at Berkeley, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania, Notre Dame, Williams College, and NASA. He received the Neil Postman Award for Career Achievement in Public Intellectual Activity from the Media Ecology Association. Optimize magazine recognized Carr as a leading thinker on information technology, and eWeek included him among the 100 most influential people in IT.

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Nicholas Carr Videos

Nicholas Carr on “The Myth of the Global Village"
Nicholas Carr on The Shallows: How the Internet is Changing Us
Nicholas Carr – What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains

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Nicholas Carr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Technology, Author, Computer Science, Creativity, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Inspirational, Business Authors, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Science, Healthcare, Journalist, Social Media, Marketing, Innovation, Futurism, College, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Data, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Digital Transformation, Future of Work and Modern Media.

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Nicholas Carr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Technology and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nicholas Carr for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Nicholas Carr generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Kurzweil, Josh Linkner and R "Ray" Wang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nicholas Carr for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/07/2026.

Nicholas Carr Videos

Nicholas Carr on “The Myth of the Global Village"
Nicholas Carr on The Shallows: How the Internet is Changing Us
Nicholas Carr – What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains
  • How do I book Nicholas Carr to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nicholas Carr 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 Nicholas Carr, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Nicholas Carr or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Nicholas Carr for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Nicholas Carr, 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 Nicholas Carr, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Nicholas Carr speak about?

  • Where does Nicholas Carr travel from?

    Nicholas Carr generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Nicholas Carr?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nicholas Carr 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nicholas Carr 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 Nicholas Carr 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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