Happy birthday! Steven Pinker turns 71 today

Steven Pinker is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed scientists of his generation.

Popular scientist-author Steven Pinker has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pinker, a cultural icon

Born Steven Arthur Pinker in Montreal on September 18, 1954, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Pinker's not just a great scientist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Steven hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Steven Pinker as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Steven, you're the best!

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