Dr. Henning Beck
Henning Beck, neuroscientist and author, explores how we learn, understand, generate ideas, and how we differ from artificial intelligence in doing so.
He writes a print column for WirtschaftsWoche, produces video commentary for web.de, and is a weekly guest on Deutschlandfunk. Through his bestselling books, he opens up the world of neuroscience to a broad audience, and his dynamic speaking style led him to win the German Science Slam Nationals.
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About the speaker
Henning Beck studied biochemistry in Tübingen and earned his PhD in neuroscience there in 2012. He then moved to the University of California, Berkeley, contributing to innovation strategies for Bay Area tech firms.
He is a regular columnist for WirtschaftsWoche, produces video content for web.de, and is a weekly interview guest on Deutschlandfunk.
His bestselling books, translated into seven languages, have repeatedly made the Spiegel bestseller list. In 2012, his compelling presentations won him the title of German Science Slam Champion. Today, he is an internationally sought-after speaker on topics such as human thinking vs. artificial intelligence, advising companies on how to build smarter ways of working and learning based on neuroscience.