Annalee Newitz

Annalee Newitz is an accomplished science journalist, author, and columnist. Here are some key details about them:

Professional Background

• They are currently a columnist for New Scientist magazine.34
• Previously, they founded io9 and served as editor-in-chief of Gizmodo.1
• They have written for numerous publications including The New York Times, Wired, Popular Science, The Washington Post, and Scientific American.12

Literary Works

• Newitz has authored several novels, including:

  • The Terraformers (2023)
  • The Future of Another Timeline (2019)
  • Autonomous (2017), which won the Lambda Literary Award12

• Their nonfiction books include:

  • Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind (2024)
  • Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age (2021)
  • Scatter, Adapt and Remember: How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction (finalist for LA Times Book Prize)12

Other Roles

• Co-host of the Hugo Award-winning podcast "Our Opinions Are Correct" with Charlie Jane Anders.12
• Contributor to public radio shows like Science Friday and On the Media.2
• Former policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.1

Education

• Ph.D. in English and American Studies from UC Berkeley.2
• Recipient of a Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT.1

Newitz is known for their insightful commentary on science, technology, and culture, often exploring themes related to the future, social issues, and the impact of technology on society.34