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My Take
Lawrence Krauss occupies a fascinating, sometimes contentious space: a serious theoretical physicist who genuinely committed himself to making cosmology accessible to the rest of us. A Universe from Nothing tackles one of the biggest questions imaginable with real intellectual nerve, and his research credentials, the Oersted Medal and Lilienfeld Prize among them, are no afterthought. This New York-born Canadian-American has never shied from public debate, including his vocal skepticism, and that has made him a polarizing figure. Still, what I value is the relentless curiosity. Whatever you make of his opinions, he keeps asking the hard questions out loud, and that's worth something.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lawrence M. Krauss
- Name (Japanese)
- ローレンス・M・クラウス
- Reading
- ろーれんす・M・くらうす
- Born
- May 27, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- astronomer / physicist / astrophysicist / non-fiction writer / university teacher
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Carleton University
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Humanist of the Year
- 2004 Oersted Medal
- Fellow of the American Physical Society
- 2001 Lilienfeld Prize
- Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
- 2016 Emperor Has No Clothes Award
- 2016 Richard Dawkins Award
- 2002 Science Writing Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | A Universe from Nothing | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence M. Krauss born?
Born May 27, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Lawrence M. Krauss from?
Lawrence M. Krauss is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Lawrence M. Krauss do?
Lawrence M. Krauss works as astronomer, physicist, astrophysicist, non-fiction writer, university teacher.
What is Lawrence M. Krauss known for?
Notable works include A Universe from Nothing.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.