Alain de Botton

Philosopher & Bestselling Author | Architecture & Design Storyteller

🇬🇧United Kingdom2 featured talks · 5 events2 with video

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Alain de Botton is a renowned philosopher and bestselling author who has transformed how people understand architecture. His books, including 'The Architecture of Happiness' and 'How Proust Can Change Your Life', have been translated into over 30 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide.

As a public intellectual, de Botton frequently contributes to publications like The New York Times and The Guardian, sharing his unique perspectives on design, urban planning, and their impact on human experience. His TED Talks and keynotes inspire audiences to view the built environment with fresh eyes, revealing how architecture shapes our emotions, values, and daily lives.

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Atheism 2.0

What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt? Alain de Botton suggests a "religion for atheists" -- call it Atheism 2.0 -- that incorporates religious forms and traditions to satisfy our human need for connection, ritual and transcendence.

TED 2011🇺🇸Long BeachJul 2011
What events has Alain spoken at?· 5 appearances · 2009 to 2026
EventYearLocation
Intelligence Squared2026
How To Academy2023
The Marketing Society Annual Conference2015
TED 20112011🇺🇸Long Beach, United States
TED 20092009🇺🇸Long Beach, United States

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