Scott Barry Kaufman

Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive psychologist and lecturer at Barnard College, with a PhD from Yale University and M.Phil from University of Cambridge (Gates Cambridge Scholarship). He specializes in intelligence redefinition, creativity, personality psychology, and well-being. His work challenges rigid academic norms while advocating for neurodiversity and holistic education.

• Current: Term Lecturer, Barnard College
• Previous: Research at University of Pennsylvania and Yale

Research Interests:
• Intelligence theory and assessment
• Creative cognition and personality
• Self-actualization and positive psychology
• Neurodiversity and educational reform

Publications: His 60+ scientific works span neuroscience, personality subtypes (light/dark triad), implicit learning, and brain connectivity patterns in creative thinkers. Key article trends include exploring narcissism subtypes, awe measurement, and neuroimaging correlates of creativity.

Awards:

• Gates Cambridge Scholarship
• Co-founder of The Creativity Post

Media Contributions: Author of Scientific American's Beautiful Minds column, host of The Psychology Podcast (1000+ episodes), and speaker for organizations like Google and Deloitte. Books include Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined and Wired to Create.