John Brockman

What scientific concept would improve everybody's cognitive toolkit? This is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, posed to the world's most influential thinkers....

As science informs public policy, decision making, and so many aspects of our everyday lives, a scientifically literate society is crucial....

In The Universe, today's most influential science writers explain the science behind our evolving understanding of The Universe and everything in it....

John Brockman, founder and publisher of Edge.org, asked experts in numerous fields and disciplines to come up with their favorite explanations for everyday occurrences....

Scientists' understanding of life is progressing more rapidly than at any point in human history, from the extraordinary decoding of DNA to the controversial emergence of biotechnology....

This new addition to Edge.org's fascinating series asks a powerful and provocative question: What do you consider the most interesting and important recent scientific news? Find out....

In This Idea Must Die, Steven Pinker dismantles the working theory of human behavior; Sherry Turkle reevaluates our expectations of artificial intelligence....

Edited by John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, Thinking presents original ideas by today's leading psychologists, neuroscientists, and philosophers....

A brilliant ensemble of the world's most visionary scientists provides 25 original never-before-published essays...

Drawing from the horizons of science, today's leading thinkers reveal the hidden threats nobody is talking about - and expose the false fears everyone else is distracted by....