Charles C. Mann

Offering valuable insights into the most significant events, from the European discovery of the Americas to the rise of the digital age, Charles Mann transforms our views of history. His book, The Wizard And The Prophet, asks the question “Can Earth support 10 billion people?”

  • National Academy of Science’s Keck Award for “Best Book of the Year”, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus reveals new findings on the pre-Columbian Americas.
  • Time Magazine’s #1 Read, 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, presents another eye-opening scientific look and deeply engaging new history of the most momentous biological event since the death of the dinosaurs.
  • His book, The Wizard And The Prophet, asks the question “Can Earth support 10 billion people?”
  • His scientific topics including his research process and how modern technology has transformed a new, panoramic vision of the New World.

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Video: Charles Mann on how we will survive when the population hits 10 billion

The Symposium could not have been better and Charles could not have contributed more. I think this is the beginning of a long friendship…

- Smithsonian Institution

Fantastic, beyond expectations, and I had high expectations... best turnout for a speaker this year...

- Lake Forest College

A brilliant and riveting work that will forever change the way we see the world.

- David Grann, Author, The Lost City of Z