Scott Carney
Scott Carney
Scott Carney is an accomplished investigative journalist, anthropologist, and author, whose work combines narrative non-fiction with ethnography. He is the New York Times bestselling author of "What Doesn't Kill Us" and "The Red Market," which won the 2012 Clarion Award for best non-fiction book. Scott has also contributed articles for prestigious publications such as Wired, Mother Jones, Foreign Policy, Playboy, Details, Discover, Outside, and Fast Company. Furthermore, he is a former Senior Fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism, a former author at Paradigm Talent Agency, and former Contributing Editor at WIRED.
With a Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology from Kenyon College and a Master of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Scott's experience is vast and varied. His works have a focus on social justice and ethical issues, such as child trafficking, organ trafficking, and international kidnapping-to-adoption rings.
Scott also has a deep interest in diverse subjects such as breathing, human physiology, tribal cultures, and pain. His work in these areas has been recognized both locally and internationally. In 2010, he won the Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism for his story "Meet the Parents," which exposed an international kidnapping-to-adoption ring.
Currently, Scott is the CEO (Chief Executive Octopus) at Foxtopus Ink, where he continues to write, research and explore unique stories that challenge conventional narratives. His exceptional background and diverse experience as a journalist and anthropologist have inspired others to find their purpose and pursue ethical journalism.