AJ Jacobs
Author & Journalist | Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
United States
7 talks
About
AJ Jacobs is an author, journalist, and human guinea pig who immerses himself in radical experiments to explore the world from new perspectives. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling books The Year of Living Biblically, Drop Dead Healthy, and It's All Relative. Jacobs' unique storytelling blends in-depth research with humorous personal accounts, challenging readers to rethink their assumptions about life. His keynotes provide fresh insights on improving productivity, cultivating curiosity, and finding meaning in the everyday.
Industry Experience
Media & Publishing
Consumer Technology
Corporate Training & L&D
Format Experience
7 talks
15 years
Keynote
6 talks3min - 17min
Last spoke: Jan 2021
Speaking History
6 events
TED-Ed
2021
keynote
Small Thing Big Idea
2019
keynote
TED Salon Brightline Initiative
2018
keynote
TEDActive 2014
20142 talks
keynote
TEDMED 2011
2011
keynote
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Past Talks
The life cycle of a cup of coffee
TED-EdJan 20211247592 views
keynote
The evolution of the coffee cup lid
Small Thing Big IdeaDec 2019348600 views
keynote
My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee
TED Salon Brightline InitiativeJun 20183378128 views
keynote
More Talks
The world's largest family reunion ... we're all invited!
TEDActive 2014Mar 2014
The world's largest family reunion ... we're all invited!
TEDActive 2014Mar 2014
How healthy living nearly killed me
TEDMED 2011Oct 2011
My year of living biblically
EG 2007Dec 2007
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