Matthew B. Crawford
Keynote Speaker: Esteemed Philosopher, Bestselling Author of "Shop Class as Soulcraft" & "The World Beyond Your Head"
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Matthew B. Crawford Biography
Matthew B. Crawford is a philosopher, New York Times bestselling author, and mechanic. His latest book is "The World Beyond Your Head: On Becoming an Individual in an Age of Distraction."
In "The World Beyond Your Head," Crawford investigates the challenge of mastering one’s own mind. We often complain about our fractured mental lives and feel beset by outside forces that destroy our focus and disrupt our peace of mind. Any defense against this, Crawford argues, requires that we reckon with the way attention sculpts the self. With implications for the way we raise our children, the design of public spaces, and democracy itself, this is a book of urgent relevance to contemporary life.
In his first book, "Shop Class as Soulcraft," Crawford brings alive an experience that was once quite common, but now seems to be receding from society— the experience of making and fixing things with your hands. Those of us who sit in an office often feel a lack of connection to the material world, a sense of loss, and find it difficult to say exactly what we do all day. "Shop Class as Soulcraft" seeks to restore the honor of the manual trades as a life worth choosing.
As a speaker, Crawford draws from the history of philosophy to consider how our economic choices form us (and deform us). In doing so, he turns an inquiring gaze on the absurdities of the modern workplace, the psychology of consumerism, and some of the weirder consequences of our technological enthusiasm. Often darkly funny, he mixes stories of contemporary life with careful arguments to illuminate our ongoing struggle to live a fully human life, and to figure out what such a life might consist of.
Crawford majored in physics as an undergraduate, then turned to political philosophy, earning a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Currently a fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia, he also runs a motorcycle repair business in Richmond, Virginia.
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Matthew B. Crawford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Philosophy and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matthew B. Crawford for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Matthew B. Crawford generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Thiel, Daniel Burrus and Sir Richard Branson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matthew B. Crawford for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Matthew B. Crawford for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Matthew B. Crawford speak about?
Matthew B. Crawford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Philosophy, Marketing, Finance, Mindfulness, Innovation and Economy. -
Where does Matthew B. Crawford travel from?
Matthew B. Crawford generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Matthew B. Crawford?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matthew B. Crawford 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 Matthew B. Crawford 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 Matthew B. Crawford 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?
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