Peter Boghossian

Peter Boghossian is the Executive Director of the National Progress Alliance and Founding Faculty Advisor at the University of Austin. With over 25 years of teaching experience: he specializes in the Socratic method, scientific skepticism and critical thinking. His doctoral research pioneered methods to enhance moral reasoning and reduce recidivism among prison inmates. Committed to making philosophical tools accessible, he applies them to help individuals address complex challenges.
His book, How to Have Impossible Conversations, has sold over 100,000 copies and been translated into ten languages. Peter maintains a significant online presence, with 219,000 YouTube subscribers, 23 million views, and 321,000 followers on X. His work has been featured in major publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, Time Magazine, and National Review. He has appeared on leading podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience, The Megyn Kelly Show, The Rubin Report, and BBC's HARDtalk.