Steven Levy

Steven Levy, Wired’s Editor at Large, has been an instrumental figure in the analysis and documentation of the digital revolution and its effect on society since the early 1980s. Starting his career with a transformative assignment for Rolling Stone on hackers—a subculture then mostly unknown—he recognized early that the digital revolution would be a pivotal narrative of our times. His book "Hackers," highly respected within technology circles, has influenced many to pursue careers in technology and is acknowledged as a classic in computer history, celebrated as the best sci-tech book in 20 years by readers of PC Magazine.

Levy's profound impact on technology journalism continued at Newsweek where he joined in 1996 as a senior editor and chief technology correspondent. In 2008, he transitioned to a full-time role at Wired magazine, having contributed to the publication since its inception. Recently, Levy took on a significant role at Medium, launching a new tech-focused site aimed at redefining journalism in the digital age. His books, including "Crypto," which won the grand e-book prize at the 2001 Frankfurt Book Fair, and "In the Plex," a deep dive into Google's internal workings, have been seminal in shaping public understanding of technology's trajectory. His work on "Crypto" proved prescient, offering essential reading long before the mainstream buzz around cryptography, blockchain, and Bitcoin.

Beyond writing, Levy has developed a reputation as a compelling speaker on topics like the influence of hacker ethics on modern technology firms and the emerging intelligent future shaped by AI and big data. His insights are drawn from decades of close relationships with tech luminaries such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Steve Jobs, and his extensive work has appeared in prestigious outlets such as Harper's Magazine, The New Yorker, and Rolling Stone. In 2008, his contributions to technology discourse were recognized when he was inducted as a SVForum Visionary, joining ranks with icons like Bill Gates and Steve Wozniak. Additionally, his true crime book, "The Unicorn’s Secret," was adapted into the NBC miniseries "The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer," showcasing his versatility in covering a broad range of topics from technology to true crime.