Maria Popova
Writer & Thinker | Art, Science & Philosophy
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Maria Popova is an acclaimed writer and thinker who explores the intersection of art, science, and philosophy. Through her influential blog Brain Pickings, she curates and shares timeless insights on the human experience.
Popova's writings offer a deeply thoughtful, wonder-filled perspective on topics ranging from children's literature to the nature of creativity. With her unique interdisciplinary lens, she helps audiences see the world with fresh eyes and discover meaning in the everyday.
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Humanity's search for cosmic truth and poetic beauty
Linking together the histories of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Edwin Hubble and Tracy K. Smith, poet and thinker Maria Popova crafts an astonishing story of how humanity came to see the edge of the observable universe. (Followed by an animated excerpt of "My God, It's Full of Stars," by Tracy K. Smith)
An excerpt from "Figuring"
Maria Popova at DO USA 2014
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDWomen 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
| TED 2019 | 2019 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
| DO USA | 2014 |
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