The Invention of Nature - Andrea Wulf

"Humboldt was one of those wonders of the world.... who appear from time to time as if to show us the possibility of the human mind." Andrea Wulf talks about her book The Invention of Nature and the life of Alexander von Humboldt - a Prussian polymath, geographer, explorer and naturalist who is the forgotten father of environmentalism. Andrea Wulf was born in India, moved to Germany as a child, and now lives in Britain. She is the author of several acclaimed books including The Brother Gardeners and Founding Gardeners. 5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: http://www.5x15stories.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5x15stories