'"The brain is highly structured, but it is also extremely flexible. It's not a blank slate, but it isn't written in stone, either."
Alison Gopnik is a cognitive scientist, philosopher, and bestselling author whose research has reshaped our understanding of how humans learn and think. A professor at the University of California, Berkeley, Gopnik is celebrated for showing that children are not just little adults, but intuitive scientists exploring the world with remarkable curiosity and creativity. More recently, Gopnik has marshalled her groundbreaking research to offer original insight into debates over whether AI is truly intelligent.
Her books, including The Scientist in the Crib and The Gardener and the Carpenter, have influenced psychologists, educators, and policymakers worldwide. Gopnik's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic.
"...[A] fascinating story of how we become the grown-ups that we are.” — Anthony Gottleib, the New York Times
