Taylor Lorenz is an American journalist known for her insightful reporting on internet culture and social media trends.
She writes primarily non-fiction, contributing to major publications, and authored Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet.
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Kara Swisher is a sharp, bold voice covering tech companies and the personalities behind them. She asks tough questions and isn't afraid to dig into controversial topics.
Her book, There Must Be a Pony in Here Somewhere: The AOL Time Warner Debacle and the Quest for a Digital Future, explores how big personalities and corporate decisions collided during one of tech's biggest failures.
Casey Newton writes clearly and thoughtfully about the tech industry, particularly social media platforms and how they impact society. He has a practical style that helps readers understand the complex ways tech shapes our lives.
One of his insightful works is the newsletter Platformer, offering timely analysis on big tech politics, ethics, and culture.
Ben Smith brings an insider's perspective to journalism, tech, and media trends. He writes straightforward, engaging stories about how media companies influence public conversation and politics.
In his book Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral, he dives deep into the rise of the viral news era and how it reshaped journalism.
Sarah Frier provides a clear, engaging exploration of social media companies and the people who run them. She examines the broader implications of tech decisions on society and culture.
Her book, No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram, reveals the complicated history behind Instagram, from startup dreams to corporate dramas after Facebook's acquisition.
Mike Isaac is known for his lively, relatable storytelling and clear commentary on tech industry dramas. His reporting makes complex topics accessible and enjoyable.
In his book, Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber, Isaac tells an energetic, dramatic story of ambition, conflict, and questionable ethics in Silicon Valley's cutthroat culture.
Sheera Frenkel is a journalist known for clear, sharp reporting on technology, disinformation, and social media platforms. Her writing style makes complex issues accessible, and she digs deep into how tech giants affect our daily lives.
In her book An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination, co-authored with Cecilia Kang, Frenkel reveals the problems Facebook faces—the platform's drive for growth and its impact on society, misinformation, and democracy.
Brad Stone is an experienced writer who clearly explains technology companies and the personalities behind them. He mixes thorough research with engaging storytelling, spotlighting their impact on culture and business.
In The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon, Stone uncovers Amazon's rise to power and Jeff Bezos's ambitious vision, providing readers with a thoughtful view of the corporate giant shaping modern life.
Cal Newport writes clearly and practically about technology and its effects on how we work, study, and think. He explores themes of focus, productivity, and the importance of thoughtful, intentional living in a noisy digital world.
His book Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World offers readers strategies for improving their relationship with technology to live more meaningful, less distracted lives.
Shoshana Zuboff is widely respected for her thought-provoking critiques of the modern digital economy. Her clear, insightful style uncovers the way tech companies track, influence, and profit from user behavior online.
In The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, she examines how large corporations commodify our personal information, impacting our privacy, democracy, and autonomy, leaving readers more informed—and unsettled—about their online lives.
Jia Tolentino has an engaging, conversational writing style and insightful takes on internet culture, identity, and contemporary issues. She offers sharp, relatable commentary on how digital experiences shape self-perception, community, and politics.
Her book Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion thoughtfully explores themes of identity, feminism, and consumerism, resonating especially with readers trying to navigate life amid online culture.
Max Chafkin writes about technology and business, often highlighting the ways influential figures shape our society. His style is insightful and engaging, clearly laying out how tech affects everyday life.
His book The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power explores the controversial entrepreneur Peter Thiel, offering a sharp look at how ambition and innovation combine to influence our culture.
Erin Griffith covers startups, venture capital, and the ambitious culture of the tech industry, mixing humor and deep reporting. She makes complex topics clear, offering readers a straightforward understanding of Silicon Valley.
Her reporting, such as her insightful investigation into WeWork's dramatic rise and fall, brings to life how the pursuit of growth can twist company priorities.
Kate Losse looks closely at the human side of technology, focusing on how online communities shape our identities and lives. Her writing style is personal and reflective.
In her memoir, The Boy Kings: A Journey into the Heart of the Social Network, Losse offers a firsthand account of her time working at Facebook, revealing how the company's culture shaped its product and affected its employees' viewpoints.
Clive Thompson has a friendly and conversational style that makes complicated technological ideas accessible and intriguing. He likes exploring how technology affects our everyday habits and our interactions with each other.
His book, Smarter Than You Think: How Technology is Changing Our Minds for the Better, thoughtfully examines how technology can help rather than hinder our creativity and thinking skills.
Kyle Chayka focuses on culture, design, and technology, often examining how our digital lives shape our physical environments and tastes. He writes clearly and thoughtfully, making his thoughtful analysis feel both personal and approachable.
His book, The Longing for Less: Living with Minimalism, explores the popularity of minimalism and the reasons we seek simplicity in an increasingly chaotic digital world.