Kurt Johnson is an award winning entomologist who is also a recognized figure in comparative religions and consciousness studies. His scientific career began while he was a Christian monk, during which time he completed his doctoral studies in evolution and ecology.

He is known in science for his writing on taxonomy, evolution and ecology (especially about butterflies) and in particular for his published research and popular writing on the scientific career of famous Russian-American novelist and lepidopterist Vladimir Nabokov. His book Nabokov's Blues (co-authored with journalist S. Coates) was named a "top 10 book in science" in 2000 at the Washington Post, Library Journal, Booklist, and HMS Beagle.

This best selling, amazingly accomplished human is pushing the boundaries of leadership, education, and community building and delivers a thought provoking chat with clear insights and powerful visions of a better world.

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