Award-winning author, broadcaster and two-time TED speaker. Voice of the Slow Movement.
After working with street children in Brazil, Carl covered Europe and South America for the Economist, Observer, Miami Herald, Houston Chronicle and Time.
Published in 36 languages, Carl's books have landed on bestseller lists in many countries.
His first, In Praise of Slow, chronicles the global trend toward putting on the brakes in everything from work to food to parenting. His second book, Under Pressure, explores how to raise and educate children in a fast world. His third book, The Slow Fix, explores how to tackle complex problems in every walk of life, from health and relationships to business and politics.
His fourth book, Bolder, is a spirited manifesto against ageism. In 2024, Carl was named as an Advocate for Aging by the American Society for Aging and Next Avenue.
Carl has presented TV and radio programs on outlets ranging from the BBC in Britain to the ABC in Australia.
While researching his first book on slowness, Carl was slapped with a speeding ticket.
Languages: English Spanish French Portuguese
Country: United Kingdom
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