AJ Jacobs
Author & Journalist | Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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