John H. Brockman
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John H. Brockman is a literary agent, author, and founder of the Edge Foundation, known for promoting and publishing works at the intersection of science, technology, and culture.
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American person
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author → cultural impresario → literary agent → |
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20th century
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21st century → |
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John Brockman
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Edge Foundation, Inc.
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Edge.org → the concept of the Third Culture → |
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culture and technology
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literary representation → popular science publishing → science communication → |
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bringing scientific ideas into public discourse
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interdisciplinary dialogue between scientists and humanists → |
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Edge Foundation, Inc.
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Edge.org → |
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essays
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non-fiction → popular science → |
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agent for scientists
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curator of intellectual discussions → |
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C. P. Snow’s two cultures idea
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| knownFor |
organizing intellectual salons and conversations
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promoting works at the intersection of science, technology, and culture → representing leading scientists and thinkers → |
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English
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| name |
John H. Brockman
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| nationality |
United States of America
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| notableWork |
By the Late John Brockman
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Digerati → The New Humanists → The Third Culture → This Explains Everything (as editor) → This Will Change Everything (as editor) → What Is Your Dangerous Idea? (as editor) → What We Believe but Cannot Prove (as editor) → |
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author
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cultural entrepreneur → literary agent → publisher → |
| residence |
New York City (inferred, long-term professional base)
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| role |
editor of Edge.org annual question books
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founder of Edge Foundation, Inc. → |
| website |
https://www.edge.org
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John H. Brockman
("John Brockman")
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Dorion Sagan
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John H. Brockman
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