Taylor Lorenz

Taylor Lorenz

Reporter covering social media platforms and the creator economy for The Washington Post, former technology and culture reporter at The New York Times, author of 'Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet.'

About

Taylor Lorenz is an accomplished journalist specializing in social media and digital culture.
She has worked at leading publications such as The New York Times and currently The Washington Post,
where she covers the rapidly evolving world of social platforms and the creator economy.
In addition to her reporting, she authored 'Extremely Online,' exploring the impact of internet fame,
influence, and power.
Her work highlights the intersections of technology, culture, and society with a sharp focus on online communities.

Areas of Expertise

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Recent Podcasts

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Power User: Taylor Lorenz on the TikTok ban

Topic: The debate around the TikTok ban, internet culture, censorship, and the creator economy, featuring insights from tech journalist Taylor Lorenz.

00:51:089,4681961 year ago
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Who built the internet? And who will save it? | The Vergecast

Topic: The history and future of the internet, social media, and online influence, including a discussion on the Internet Archive.

01:31:552,650512 years ago
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