Leonard Mlodinow

Leonard Mlodinow

Keynote Speaker: Theoretical Physicist, Best-Selling Author, Caltech Faculty

Leonard Mlodinow Biography

Leonard Mlodinow is a theoretical physicist and author, recognized for groundbreaking discoveries in physics, and as the author of several best-selling books. His collaborations and independent works have made significant impacts both in scientific communities and the general public. "The Grand Design", co-authored with Stephen Hawking, reached #1 on the New York Times best-seller list. His book "Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior", which explores the influence of the unconscious mind on perception and behavior, won the 2013 PEN/E.O. Wilson award for literary science writing. Another notable work, "The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives", was chosen as a New York Times notable book and short-listed for the Royal Society book award, illustrating the role of randomness in daily life and decision-making.

In 2005, he rejoined the Caltech faculty to teach, while continuing his writing career, and by 2013, he had transitioned to writing full-time. His works include "Elastic: Flexible Thinking in a Time of Change", which discusses the importance of adaptable thinking in modern society, and "War of The Worldviews: Science vs. Spirituality", where he delves into the public debate between science and spirituality. He has also authored "Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking" and "Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics", showing his versatility in writing both scientific and personal biographies. Additionally, Mlodinow has written children’s books such as "The Last Dinosaur" and "Titanic Cat".

Mlodinow's ability to demystify complex scientific ideas and make them accessible and engaging has made him a popular speaker. He has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions like Caltech and Harvard and for major corporations including Google and Microsoft. His speaking topics often cover cognitive illusions, mental barriers, optimal decision-making, and the role of unconscious biases in professional settings, catering to a broad range of audiences from corporate executives to major league baseball general managers. Furthermore, Mlodinow has contributed to television, having written for series including "MacGyver", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", and "Night Court", and he has been featured in media outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American.

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Leonard Mlodinow Speaking Topics

The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives

This irreverent and illuminating presentation explores how random events shape the world and how human intuition fights that fact. Although our brains naturally want to see patterns and order, life doesn't necessarily work like that. As an example, Mlodinow questions why a wine was given five out of five stars, the highest rating, in one journal and in another it was called the worst wine of the decade?

As he discusses the basics of probability and statistics, Mlodinow provides wonderful illustrations from fields as wide-ranging as sports, medicine, psychology, and the stock market. Clear, accessible, very friendly, engaging, and often very witty, this speech can be enjoyed by absolutely everyone (including the math-phobic).

The Grand Design

Leonard Mlodinow, the physicist/author behind The Drunkard's Walk, explores his collaborative work with Stephen Hawking in their #1 bestseller, The Grand Design. Created for any lay audience, this speech is presented in a very interesting, detailed, thought provoking, and often humorous way.

Mlodinow discusses why some of life's biggest questions can be answered by science and scientific theory, including: Why is there something? Why do we exist? Why this set of natural laws? The theories he expounds upon are sometimes old and sometimes groundbreakingly new, but all will either surprise you, educate you, or both. You will ponder reality and your own existence – as well as the reality of your existence!

Mlodinow offers Stephen Hawking's theories of a multiverse in which there are an almost infinite number of universes that can arise spontaneously from the "big bang." He includes a well-rounded historical summary of scientific discoveries, right up to and including the most recent ideas in string theory and particle physics. This is a presentation that is not to be missed.

Leonard Mlodinow Videos

Leonard Mlodinow: “Elastic: Flexible Thinking for our Time of ...
The Power of Elastic Thinking with Leonard Mlodinow - YouTube
Leonard Mlodinow, "Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules ...

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What topics does Leonard Mlodinow speak about?

Leonard Mlodinow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Science, Technology, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Jewish Heritage, Television & Film, Creativity, World Affairs, Business, Motivational and Leadership.

Where does Leonard Mlodinow travel from?

Leonard Mlodinow generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Leonard Mlodinow?

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Leonard Mlodinow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Science and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Leonard Mlodinow for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Leonard Mlodinow generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Altman, Jared Cohen and John Wood. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Leonard Mlodinow for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Leonard Mlodinow Speaking Topics

  • The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives

    This irreverent and illuminating presentation explores how random events shape the world and how human intuition fights that fact. Although our brains naturally want to see patterns and order, life doesn't necessarily work like that. As an example, Mlodinow questions why a wine was given five out of five stars, the highest rating, in one journal and in another it was called the worst wine of the decade?

    As he discusses the basics of probability and statistics, Mlodinow provides wonderful illustrations from fields as wide-ranging as sports, medicine, psychology, and the stock market. Clear, accessible, very friendly, engaging, and often very witty, this speech can be enjoyed by absolutely everyone (including the math-phobic).

  • The Grand Design

    Leonard Mlodinow, the physicist/author behind The Drunkard's Walk, explores his collaborative work with Stephen Hawking in their #1 bestseller, The Grand Design. Created for any lay audience, this speech is presented in a very interesting, detailed, thought provoking, and often humorous way.

    Mlodinow discusses why some of life's biggest questions can be answered by science and scientific theory, including: Why is there something? Why do we exist? Why this set of natural laws? The theories he expounds upon are sometimes old and sometimes groundbreakingly new, but all will either surprise you, educate you, or both. You will ponder reality and your own existence – as well as the reality of your existence!

    Mlodinow offers Stephen Hawking's theories of a multiverse in which there are an almost infinite number of universes that can arise spontaneously from the "big bang." He includes a well-rounded historical summary of scientific discoveries, right up to and including the most recent ideas in string theory and particle physics. This is a presentation that is not to be missed.

Leonard Mlodinow Videos

Leonard Mlodinow: “Elastic: Flexible Thinking for our Time of ...
The Power of Elastic Thinking with Leonard Mlodinow - YouTube
Leonard Mlodinow, "Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules ...
  • How do I book Leonard Mlodinow to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Leonard Mlodinow 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 Leonard Mlodinow, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Leonard Mlodinow or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Leonard Mlodinow for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Leonard Mlodinow, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Leonard Mlodinow are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Leonard Mlodinow, 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 Leonard Mlodinow speak about?

    Leonard Mlodinow is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Science, Technology, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Jewish Heritage, Television & Film, Creativity, World Affairs, Business, Motivational and Leadership.
  • Where does Leonard Mlodinow travel from?

    Leonard Mlodinow generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Leonard Mlodinow?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Leonard Mlodinow 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 Leonard Mlodinow 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 Leonard Mlodinow 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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