James Gleick

James Gleick is one of the most acclaimed authors and science reporters in the world. He is best known for his bestselling books on science and technology, including Chaos: Making a New Science, The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood, and Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman.

Gleick was born in New York City in 1954, and graduated from Harvard in 1976 with a degree in English literature. He began his career as a reporter for the New York Times in 1979. Throughout the 80s, Gleick wrote a weekly column for the Sunday New York Times, called "On Words." In the late 80s, he moved to the magazine industry and became an editor at Insight and then The New Yorker.

Gleick is, both a prolific writer and an inspiring role model among science writers. Among his many books, he wrote Time Travel: A History and The Meaning of Life, both of which deal with the evolution of our understanding of time and the universe. His book Chaos: Making a New Science earned the National Book Award and is considered a modern classic in the world of scientific literature. It offers an accessible and engaging introduction to Chaos Theory, illustrating its implications and applications.

In Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman, Gleick successfully captured the essence of Feynman's life, his work and his impact on modern science. The book was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

Gleick has also written several books on technology, including What Just Happened? A Chronicle from the Information Frontier, which examines the ways in which the Internet has changed the world, and How Information Grew, which chronicles the history of information technology from the dawn of civilization to the present.

In addition to his writing, Gleick has been a leader in advocating for science and technology in education. He serves on the board of trustees of the Science Museum of New York, and is also a member of the Board of Directors of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

James Gleick is one of the most influential and groundbreaking authors in the field of science and technology. His ability to explain complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner has earned him a loyal audience around the world. His groundbreaking books, such as Chaos: Making a New Science, Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman and Time Travel: A History, are considered essential reading for anyone interested in science and technology. In addition to his writing, Gleick has committed himself to advocacy for science and technology in education, making him a significant role model to science writers and other authors alike.