Robert Wright
Keynote Speaker: Renowned Evolutionary Psychology & Religion Scholar; New York Times Bestselling Author
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Robert Wright Biography
Robert Wright is a journalist, scholar, and author whose work explores the intersection of evolutionary psychology, philosophy, history, religion, and global affairs. Wright attended Texas Christian University before transferring to Princeton University, where he studied sociobiology and graduated summa cum laude. This academic background shaped a career focused on intellectual inquiry across multiple disciplines.
Wright has held senior editorial positions, including senior editor at The Sciences and The New Republic, and has contributed to The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Foreign Policy, Time, Slate, as well as the op-ed pages of The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Financial Times.
Wright is the author of several New York Times bestselling books, including "The Evolution of God" (a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), "Nonzero," "The Moral Animal" (named one of the ten best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review), "Three Scientists and Their Gods" (a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award), and "Why Buddhism Is True." In "The Moral Animal," Wright examines Darwinian explanations for human behavior, psychology, social dynamics, and relationships. "Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny" was recognized as a New York Times Book Review Notable Book and was included by Fortune magazine among the 75 smartest business-related books of all time. "Nonzero" was also recommended by former President Bill Clinton to White House staff members.
Wright's book "Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment" combines evolutionary psychology with neuroscience to analyze the core claims of Buddhist philosophy. In this work, Wright investigates a secular, Westernized form of Buddhism, focusing on mindfulness meditation and arguing that Buddhism's diagnosis of human suffering is supported by evolutionary biology and psychology. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages, and two have achieved New York Times bestseller status.
Wright has taught at Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania, leading seminars on religion, human nature, and the evolution of religion. He has served as a Laurence S. Rockefeller Visiting Fellow, co-teaching with Peter Singer on the biological basis of moral intuition, and as a Visiting Professor of Science and Religion at Union Theological Seminary in New York. His column "The Information Age" for The Sciences won the National Magazine Award for Essay and Criticism.
In addition to his work in academia and journalism, Wright has contributed to digital media as co-founder and editor-in-chief of Bloggingheads.tv, founder and editor-in-chief of Meaningoflife.tv, and founder and chief correspondent of the Nonzero Newsletter. His podcast, formerly known as The Wright Show, was rebranded as "Robert Wright's Nonzero." The Nonzero Newsletter provides analysis and reporting on global challenges, world affairs, domestic politics, and the psychological and technological forces shaping society.
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Robert Wright is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including World Affairs, Technology and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book Robert Wright for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Robert Wright generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jonathan Haidt, Tiffany Shlain and Jimmy Wales. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robert Wright for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Robert Wright for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Robert Wright, 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 Robert Wright, 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 Robert Wright speak about?
Robert Wright is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as World Affairs, Technology, Political, Inspirational, Innovation, Creativity, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Culture, Leadership, History, Author, Futurism, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Bestselling Authors, Non-Fiction Authors, Spirituality and Artificial Intelligence. -
Where does Robert Wright travel from?
Robert Wright generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Robert Wright?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Robert Wright 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 Robert Wright 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 Robert Wright 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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