Steven Kotler

The Science of Maximizing Human Potential

Steven Kotler

Talk: The Science of Maximizing Human Potential

The usual recipe for maximizing our potential is a combination of grit, dedication, and time. But now we're in the midst of a revolution. Steven Kotler, the author of the book "Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work," presents insights into the human brain that have led to surprising shortcuts for enhancing creativity and performance.

Steven Kotler

Steven Kotler is an American author, journalist and entrepreneur. He is regarded as one of the world's leading experts on Ultimate Human Performance. He is the Co-Founder and Director of Research of the Flow Genome Project, an interdisciplinary, global organization committed to mapping the genome of Flow by 2020. He is also an author of numerous books, including Abundance, Bold, and The Rise of Superman.

Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work

Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal spent four years investigating the leading edges of the high performance revolution, which is now spreading to the mainstream, driven by four accelerating forces: psychology, neurobiology, technology and pharmacology. Stealing Fire is a provocative examination of what’s actually possible; a guidebook for anyone who wants to radically upgrade their life.

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