Hi, I’m Philipp Dettmer
They told me I needed a website. So here it is.
Immune –
A Journey Into the Mysterious System That Keeps You Alive
A gorgeously illustrated deep dive into the immune system that will forever change how you think about your body, from Philipp Dettmer, the creator of the popular science YouTube channel Kurzgesagt—In a Nutshell.
“Through wonderful analogies and a genius for clarifying complex ideas, Immune is a truly brilliant introduction to the human body’s vast system for fighting infections and other threats.” —John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars
Sparking Curiosity Through Writing & Design
Philipp Dettmer is the founder, CEO, and head writer of Kurzgesagt and the author of the book Immune.
Through his work he wants to inspire people to be curious about the world.
Speaking
Philipp is an experienced speaker who has given numerous talks about design and the importance of great science communication.
He will be promoting his book Immune and talk about Kurzgesagt on podcasts and in interviews across the US and Europe in the fall of 2021.
Latest Kurzgesagt Projects
Philipp is the founder, CEO and head-writer of the Germany-based animation and design studio Kurzgesagt. With his company he creates videos and paper products that aim to spark a passion for learning about science, nature, human beings and life itself. With over 15 millions subscribers on YouTube, Kurzgesagt has brought together a huge community of people who are curious about the world.