Dr. Jared Diamond is a scientist, historian, and public intellectual renowned for his groundbreaking research into the grand narrative of human history. His work integrates a unique blend of evolutionary biology, anthropology, and sociology to address some of the biggest questions facing humanity: why have some societies prospered while others collapsed? His illuminating speeches show us how the collective history of human society dictates our present and future trajectory.
Diamond is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Guns, Germs and Steel, a monumental work that explains the disparities in human development across continents. He followed this with Collapse, which examines how societies choose to succeed or fail. His literary contributions are not merely historical; they are used to inform current decision-making, earning his writing the distinction from The New York Times as "one of the most significant projects embarked upon by any intellectual of our generation."
His most recent work, The World Until Yesterday, debuted on the New York Times best-seller list by comparing industrialized societies with traditional ways of life. In this book, he persuasively argues that contemporary society can learn crucial lessons from the past on matters such as conflict resolution, elder care, and nutrition. This comparison provides a crucial framework for audiences to understand the strengths and weaknesses of modern existence.
As a speaker, Dr. Diamond offers audiences an urgent and intellectually compelling message: that we have the power to strategically combine the best elements of traditional wisdom with modern advancements. His presentations are invaluable for leaders and professionals seeking a macro-historical perspective on risk management, organizational resilience, and the essential factors that govern long-term societal and corporate success. His insights directly inform how audiences can navigate modern complexity by learning from our collective past.
