A.J. Jacobs
NYT bestselling author | Known for immersive life experiments
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A. J. Jacobs is a New York Times bestselling author known for immersive experiments that turn into books.
He lived biblically for a year, outsourced his entire life, and followed every rule in the encyclopedia. His writing blends humor with profound human insight. A.
J. 's keynotes use his unusual experiences to illuminate how we can live better, healthier, and more thoughtfully.
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The evolution of the coffee cup lid
Author A.J. Jacobs shows how the coffee cup lid was perfectly designed to give you a full sensory experience while drinking. This video was inspired by the original work of Louise Harpman and Scott Specht and their book "Coffee Lids: Peel, Pinch, Pucker, Puncture."
My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee
The world's largest family reunion ... we're all invited!
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| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Small Thing Big Idea 2019 | 2019 | |
| TED Salon Brightline Initiative 2018 | 2018 | |
| TEDActive 2014 | 2014 | |
| TEDMED 2011 | 2011 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
| EG 2007 | 2007 |
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| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| AJ JacobsAuthor & Journalist | Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary | 2 | EG 2007, Small Thing Big Idea 2019View shared history → |
| Paola AntonelliSenior Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA | Redefining design as problem-solving | 2 | EG 2007, Small Thing Big Idea 2019View shared history → |
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AJ Jacobs
Author & Journalist | Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Both at TEDMED 2011, TEDActive 2014
Paola Antonelli
Senior Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA | Redefining design as problem-solving
Both at Small Thing Big Idea 2019, EG 2007
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