David Epstein
David Epstein, New York Times bestselling author and long-time contributor to Scientific American, has been writing about science and sports for nearly a decade. Epstein’s works focus on the intersection of science and sports and explore the complex relationship between the two.
Starting off as a freelance writer and contributor to Scientific American in 2002, Epstein soon moved onto the New York Times Magazine and has since published eleven books, with his works earning him a legion of loyal fans. Best known for his revolutionary works like The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and The Truth About Masterminds: How a Group of Supposedly Super-Intelligent Thinkers in the 1960s Revolutionized the Way We Work and Live, Epstein has earned himself popularity for his thought-provoking works on physical performance, how to make the most out of modern work, and the complexities of social interactions.
Epstein’s ‘The Sports Gene’ is an exploration of the science of genetics and its role in clinical samples, physical performance, and athletic prowess. Drawing from the experts’ staggering range of knowledge, Epstein demonstrates the astonishing capabilities of human performance and picks apart the mysteries of these specifics in an absorbing narrative. Exploring the physical limits and determining why some athletes outperform others, The Sports Gene is both thorough and fascinating.
The Truth About Masterminds is a thought-provoking work which incorporates a deep exploration into the theories of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, admired by David Epstein himself. Epstein delves into Wittgenstein’s thought on education and masterminding, pushing the limits of modern work, and unleashing creativity like never before. He forges a captivating argument on how the ideas of the 1960s still profoundly shape contemporary thinking.
Within Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialised World, Epstein reveals why the ability to combine disparate topics and focused trainings results in huge leaps in performance. Showing us what it truly means to be a master of many disciplines and make the connections that are so often dismissed by those before them, Range is the ultimate guide to succeeding in the modern era.
David Epstein is no stranger to being a bestselling author, with his works receiving plenty of critical acclaim and inspiring legions of new readers. His works are accessible for the average reader, meaning that anyone can reap the rewards of his thought-provoking ideas. He has won the ‘Best Science Book of the Year’ from the British Medical Association, the ‘Best General Interest’ from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the ‘Outstanding Intellectual Contribution’ from the National Academy of Arts & Sciences.
In 2016, David Epstein was named the keynote for the NCSF National Summit, speaking on his work and the future of sports-science and sports-technology. He also speaks regularly on various topics surrounding personal performance, the tension between specialization and generalist expertise and science’s role in personal success.
Combining a lively exploration of science and sports, David Epstein’s books provide an invaluable insight into the secrets of human performance that have the power to revolutionize our way of thinking. With works like The Sports Gene, Range, and The Truth About Masterminds, David Epstein continues to be a preeminent source to explore the ever-changing world of science and sports.
