Scott Barry Kaufman: podcast appearances and interviews

Scott Barry Kaufman is an American cognitive scientist, author, podcaster, coach, and popular science writer. His research and writing primarily focus on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. Kaufman has made notable efforts to redefine the concept of intelligence. He is the founder and director of the Center for Human Potential and has taught courses at several academic institutions including Columbia University, New York University, and the University of Pennsylvania. From 2014 to 2025, he hosted The Psychology Podcast, and for nearly ten years he contributed the 'Beautiful Minds' column to Psychology Today and Scientific American. He has authored and edited numerous books, including Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined, Wired to Create, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, and Rise Above. In addition to his academic and writing pursuits, Kaufman performs as a mentalist under the stage name 'The Amazing Dr. Scott'.