A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. Among his books are The Year of Living Biblically and The Know-It-All.
He has given several TED talks that have amassed over 10 million views.
His latest book is “The Puzzler,” which Booklist called “ridiculously entertaining,” and The New York Times called “A romp, both fun and funny.”
He was the answer to 1 Down in the March 8, 2014 New York Times crossword puzzle. He is owner of the world’s hardest and most time-consuming puzzle ever made.
What are the ideas that animate society ?
Beyond the technoptimism of the previous decade and the cynicism all too common today - can we find a path that helps us explore a brighter better future?
Twelve X, is a communal meditation on the intersection of technology, media, culture and the soul.
Curated by Tech Tribe, Twelve X will explore the Jewish soul that animates society today in a series of ten dynamic talks over the course of 12 months.
