Laura Snyder
Science Historian | The Power of Imagination and Innovation
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Laura Snyder is a professor of the history of science at St. John's University and author of acclaimed books like 'The Philosophical Breakfast Club' and 'Reforming Philosophy.
' Through her research and speaking, Snyder explores how innovative thinkers throughout history have used imagination to drive scientific and technological breakthroughs. Her TEDx talks have reached millions, sharing little-known stories of creativity and invention.
Snyder's keynotes inspire audiences to harness their own imaginative potential to solve problems and shape the future.
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The Philosophical Breakfast Club
In 1812, four men at Cambridge University met for breakfast. What began as an impassioned meal grew into a new scientific revolution, in which these men -- who called themselves “natural philosophers” until they later coined “scientist” -- introduced four major principles into scientific inquiry. Historian and philosopher Laura Snyder tells their intriguing story.
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