Justin Gregg

The Future of (Human) Intelligence. What makes human intelligence irreplaceable in an age of artificial intelligence? In this thought-provoking and engaging talk, scientist and bestselling author Justin Gregg explores the unique biological foundations of human cognition that set us apart from both AI systems and animal minds. Drawing on cutting-edge research in cognitive psychology and his research into dolphin cognition and behavior, Justin reveals why creativity, imagination, and meaning-making remain distinctly human—and why these capabilities will become more valuable, not less, as AI transforms our world.

Don’t Think, Do: How Improv Transforms Teams and Unlocks Creativity. What if the secret to better collaboration, faster innovation, and thriving in uncertainty was hidden in a simple improv exercise? In this interactive and hilarious session, scientist, performer, and bestselling author Justin Gregg reveals how the principles of improvisational comedy can transform the way teams communicate, create, and solve problems together.

Humanish Wisdom: How Anthropomorphism Shapes Our Behavior. Why do we apologize to our cats, feel guilty throwing away childhood toys, or find ourselves bonding with our robot vacuum? In this eye-opening and entertaining talk, scientist and bestselling author Justin Gregg reveals how one of humanity’s oldest psychological quirks secretly influences nearly every decision we make. Drawing on cutting-edge research from his book Humanish, Justin explores our universal tendency to see human-like qualities in everything around us, and shows how understanding this bias can transform our relationships with animals, technology, and each other.

The Future of Science Communication: Why Authenticity and Vulnerability Wins. At a time when trust in science and universities faces unprecedented challenges, how scientists communicate matters more than ever. But effective science communication isn’t about starting a TikTok or launching a newsletter—it’s about showing up as a human being whenever you engage with the public. Drawing on his own journey as a scientist and science communicator with expertise spanning dolphin behavior, linguistics, psychology, and the arts, bestselling author Justin Gregg makes the case for vulnerability and authenticity in science communication. Through examples of communicators who lead with humanity and humility, he’ll show why dropping the “expert scientist” facade is the key to making people receptive to scientific ideas.

Humanish Live: The Science Comedy Show That Will Change How You See the World. Based on his book Humanish, bestselling author and performer Justin Gregg brings his signature blend of science, storytelling, and comedy to the stage in this unforgettable one-person show. Using multimedia, props, and audience participation, Justin takes audiences on a hilarious journey through the weird world of anthropomorphism, exploring why humans see faces in toast, talk to their cats, and fall in love with their cars.