George Lakoff
Keynote Speaker: Linguistics Expert, Author, Moral Politics, The Political Mind, Don't Think of An Elephant!
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George Lakoff Biography
George Lakoff is one of the world's leading experts on the framing of issues in politics.
Professor George Lakoff is also one of the world's best-known cognitive scientists and linguists. In short, he "understands how we understand." He is the Goldman Distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science and Linguistics at the University of California at Berkeley.
He has advised the Democratic caucuses in the House and Senate, helped Democratic candidates around the country, and worked with hundreds of progressive advocacy groups on issues ranging from the environment and health care to civil liberties and international relations.
His bestselling book "Don't Think of an Elephant!" taught a generation of political activists how framing works in politics, and had a powerful effect on the national elections in 2006 and 2008.
His other books also provide a thorough guide to political thought and language. They include: "Moral Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think," "Thinking Points: Communicating Our American Values and Vision," "Whose Freedom? The Battle Over America's Most Important Idea" and "The Political Mind: A Cognitive Scientist's Guide to Your Brain and Its Politics."
In his academic life, Professor Lakoff is renowned for his discoveries on how the mind is embodied, how metaphorical thought works, what meaning is, and how meaning structures language. His current research is on how language and thought work in the brain.
In addition to his books on mind, language and politics, Professor Lakoff has written widely on philosophy, poetics, art, and mathematics and he also blogs for The Huffington Post.
He is a spellbinding speaker, known for both his clarity and insight. He has lectured throughout the world, both as a political strategist and as a scholar.
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Professor George Lakoff has been at the center of research on how thought and language arise in the brain for over two decades. He is one of the founders of the field of embodied cognition, which studies how the brain's connections to the body and bodily experience structure both ideas - even abstract ideas - and language.
Professor Lakoff observes that much of what is taught in universities is based on an outmoded theory of human reason dating back centuries. New research on the brain and mind radically changes our understanding of what human reason is, bringing in emotion, metaphor, empathy, and much more.
This is not a just simple addition to our knowledge. Understanding the brain fundamentally changes our understanding of our world and ourselves - everything from politics to mathematics, from language to religion, from philosophy to human relationships.
Thought is physical - in two ways. Every thought and feeling is carried out by neural circuitry in the brain that naturally gives rise to mental structures called frames and to metaphorical thought. Language is physical as well. This talk is an introduction to the new world of the brain. If you think you know how you think, think again!
Professor George Lakoff is most famous for his ideas about the centrality of metaphor to human thinking, political behavior and society.
According to Professor Lakoff, most of what is being taught in political science just isn’t true. It assumes that reasoning is conscious, but his research shows that emotion gets in the way of reason. He explores how liberals and conservatives think and why they talk past each other, putting them at odds over so many seemingly unrelated issues--like taxes, abortion, regulation, and social programs. He also delves into the Obama Administration’s communication strategies, telling what went wrong-and what can be done about it.
In an environment too often dominated by sound-bite arguments and political polarization, Professor Lakoff’s fascinating and interactive presentations open the dialogue to new understanding of politics today.
The Christian Science Monitor said of Lakoff, “Even those who disagree with him will profit deeply from encountering his challenging ideas" and George Soros said, "I learned a lot from Lakoff. You will too."
George Lakoff Videos
The Little Blue Book: The Essential Guide to Thinking and Talking Democratic
The Political Mind: A Cognitive Scientist's Guide to Your Brain and Its Politics
Whose Freedom?: The Battle over America's Most Important Idea
Thinking Points: Communicating Our American Values and Vision
Don't Think of an Elephant!: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate--The Essential Guide for Progressives
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George Lakoff is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Ethics & Integrity, Social Sciences and Political.
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George Lakoff generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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George Lakoff is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Ethics & Integrity and Social Sciences. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. George Lakoff generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mark Whitacre, James Hendler and Rob Reich. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling George Lakoff for an upcoming event.
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Why The Brain Changes Everything
Professor George Lakoff has been at the center of research on how thought and language arise in the brain for over two decades. He is one of the founders of the field of embodied cognition, which studies how the brain's connections to the body and bodily experience structure both ideas - even abstract ideas - and language.
Professor Lakoff observes that much of what is taught in universities is based on an outmoded theory of human reason dating back centuries. New research on the brain and mind radically changes our understanding of what human reason is, bringing in emotion, metaphor, empathy, and much more.
This is not a just simple addition to our knowledge. Understanding the brain fundamentally changes our understanding of our world and ourselves - everything from politics to mathematics, from language to religion, from philosophy to human relationships.
Thought is physical - in two ways. Every thought and feeling is carried out by neural circuitry in the brain that naturally gives rise to mental structures called frames and to metaphorical thought. Language is physical as well. This talk is an introduction to the new world of the brain. If you think you know how you think, think again!
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The Political Mind
Professor George Lakoff is most famous for his ideas about the centrality of metaphor to human thinking, political behavior and society.
According to Professor Lakoff, most of what is being taught in political science just isn’t true. It assumes that reasoning is conscious, but his research shows that emotion gets in the way of reason. He explores how liberals and conservatives think and why they talk past each other, putting them at odds over so many seemingly unrelated issues--like taxes, abortion, regulation, and social programs. He also delves into the Obama Administration’s communication strategies, telling what went wrong-and what can be done about it.
In an environment too often dominated by sound-bite arguments and political polarization, Professor Lakoff’s fascinating and interactive presentations open the dialogue to new understanding of politics today.
The Christian Science Monitor said of Lakoff, “Even those who disagree with him will profit deeply from encountering his challenging ideas" and George Soros said, "I learned a lot from Lakoff. You will too."
VIDEO
George Lakoff Videos
BOOKS
The Little Blue Book: The Essential Guide to Thinking and Talking Democratic
The Political Mind: A Cognitive Scientist's Guide to Your Brain and Its Politics
Whose Freedom?: The Battle over America's Most Important Idea
Thinking Points: Communicating Our American Values and Vision
Don't Think of an Elephant!: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate--The Essential Guide for Progressives
NEWS
George Lakoff News
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This is why conservatives win: George Lakoff explains the importance of framing — and what Democrats need to learn
Messaging matters, George Lakoff tells Salon, but the key to politics is combining message with a moral grounding
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How do I book George Lakoff to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book George Lakoff for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for George Lakoff, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire George Lakoff, 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 George Lakoff speak about?
George Lakoff is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Ethics & Integrity, Social Sciences and Political. -
Where does George Lakoff travel from?
George Lakoff generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for George Lakoff?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like George Lakoff 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 George Lakoff 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 George Lakoff 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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