Rationality and Human Progress — Steven Pinker on Enlightenment Ideas

Speaker:
Steven Pinker
Date:
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Venue:
National Gallery of Canada
City:
Ottawa
Category:
Society & Culture
Admission:
$20-$50

About This Event

Cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker presents a lecture on the Enlightenment values of reason and evidence and their role in contemporary debates about progress. The talk will feature data-driven arguments and a moderated audience Q&A.

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