8 academic/researcher thought leadership speakers on Mezzo — including Pico Iyer, Anna Pasternak, and Jonathan Haidt. Each with the talks, gig history, and co-appearances to back it up.
12 speakers · showing 1–12
PI
Pico Iyer
Travel writer & author of The Art of Stillness | 15 books on travel, belonging, and finding home
🇬🇧United Kingdom8 talks
Creative Thinking
Global Challenges
Richard Cytowic
Neuroscientist & Artist | Exploring the Creativity-Consciousness Connection
🇺🇸United States
Creative Thinking
Design Thinking
JH
Jonathan Haidt
NYU social psychologist | Author of The Righteous Mind, leading voice on polarization & teen mental health
🇺🇸United States5 talks
Culture Design & Transformation
Policy & Regulation
Anna Pasternak
International Bestselling Author | Royal History & Untold Women's Stories
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Building Personal Brand
Storytelling & Narrative
AK
Alison Killing
Pulitzer Prize architect | Exposed Xinjiang camps using satellite analysis
🇬🇧United Kingdom3 talks
Design Thinking
Global Challenges
Anand Giridharadas
Author & Cultural Critic | Emerging Technology Impacts
🇺🇸United States2 talks
Disruptive Innovation
Future Trends & Predictions
Lesley Hazleton
Author & Former Middle East Reporter | Politics & Religion
🇺🇸United States2 talks
Global Challenges
Thought Leadership
Rory Stewart
Former UK Secretary of State | Rethinking Global Affairs & Policy
🇬🇧United Kingdom2 talks
Crisis Leadership
Policy & Regulation
Chad Orzel
Physicist & Futurist | Emerging Tech and Environmental Insights
🇺🇸United States
Climate Action & Net Zero
Emerging Tech
KM
Katie Mack
Astrophysicist | Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe
🇺🇸United States2 talks
Future Trends & Predictions
Thought Leadership
Charles Spencer
Sunday Times Bestselling Historian | Royal Insider and Author of 7 Books
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Executive Leadership
Storytelling & Narrative
James Carroll
Boston Globe columnist | Author exploring faith, history, and journalism
🇺🇸Washington, United States
Storytelling & Narrative
Thought Leadership
Honor Harger
Executive | Emerging Technology & Cultural Impact
🇬🇧United Kingdom2 talks
Culture Design & Transformation
Future Trends & Predictions
RS
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom | Moral Philosophy & Interfaith Leadership
🇬🇧United Kingdom2 talks
Nonprofit Leadership
Thought Leadership