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Cognitive scientist at Harvard.

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pinker.wjh.harvard.edu
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    Steven Pinker‏Verified account @sapinker Apr 29

    Photo of interview page sent by a friend.pic.twitter.com/8iwf73imps

    8:25 AM - 29 Apr 2018
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      2. Mathew Colin‏ @MathewColinP Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        It’s true when they say smart people aren’t reproducing. Thanks Steven... 😒

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      1. Bharat Chand‏ @bharatchand46 Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        I am reading your book Enlightenment Now. Enjoying it.

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      1. susan kelly‏ @susiek227 Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker @OliverKamm

        Is thrice making a comeback? Hope so.

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      1. Björn‏ @tjatypmenokej Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        I can be your son

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      1. Avi Marranazo‏ @amarranazo Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        Nothing #RedPilled me more than fatherhood.

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      2. Peter Hodges‏ @punter05 Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        An interesting interview, Steven. I didn't realise we are the same age, 63. I disagree that climate change is our most pressing problem. For me, it has to be overpopulation.

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      3. AmbassadorOfPeace‏ @PeaceAndEmpathy Apr 29
        Replying to @punter05 @sapinker

        Then I would recommend Dr. Pinker´s last book...

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      4. Peter Hodges‏ @punter05 Apr 29
        Replying to @PeaceAndEmpathy @sapinker

        I have discussed this with Prof Alice Roberts. We both agreed that the next Ice Age will extinguish humans, so population control is the more pressing problem, I think.

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      5. Jonathan Maze‏ @resurrecti0nman Apr 29
        Replying to @punter05 @PeaceAndEmpathy @sapinker

        Overpopulation is a total canard which has been dealt with time and again.

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      6. AmbassadorOfPeace‏ @PeaceAndEmpathy Apr 29
        Replying to @resurrecti0nman @punter05 @sapinker

        @resurrecti0nman that is not an argument, @punter05 I am glad you talked to Prof. but I don´t really see your reasons

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      7. Peter Hodges‏ @punter05 Apr 29
        Replying to @PeaceAndEmpathy @resurrecti0nman @sapinker

        Earths climate has always varied, and always will.pic.twitter.com/Sv0I0tVggM

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      1. Rick Phillips‏ @RickPhillipsFL Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        "... a radical incrementalist and passionate centrist." Thanks for providing a great label that will help my lefty friends understand who I am.

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      1. Oscar Emerson‏ @oscar_t_emerson Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        I love the expression of gratitude at the end. And bickering _is_ pointless. Will try to remember ;)

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      1. sterling sorbet‏ @expeedee Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        Met you in SF a few years ago and found you to be very approachable and friendly. As one of the most popular and admired scientists in the world, it's unfortunate that you did not have children. A genome is a terrible thing to waste. Freezing?

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      1. Mars Cheung‏ @MarsCheung1 Apr 29
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        I've only recently discovered your works sir and have been enjoying them. It was a pleasure to meet you at the bookclub event with Sam @SamHarrisOrg last month.

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      1. José Neves‏ @joseneves1235 Apr 29
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        https://www.ft.com/content/c75c11a2-4747-11e8-8ee8-cae73aab7ccb …

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      1. Diana Prince‏ @vegasbling Apr 29
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        Great interview! Thank you Twitter photo zoom!

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      2. patrick santens‏ @santens1 Apr 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        I have my doubts about enlightenment when people start putting trees in quarantaine while allowing a bully for president. Hope the tree is ok nevertheless. 😀

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      3. AmbassadorOfPeace‏ @PeaceAndEmpathy May 25
        Replying to @santens1 @sapinker

        Because trees in quarantine were a big part of the Enlightenment....?

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. End of conversation

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