
Author of acclaimed biographies on influential figures such as Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci, former CEO of the Aspen Institute, former editor of Time magazine, public speaker and educator.
Walter Isaacson is a renowned American author and biographer known for his detailed and insightful biographies of notable personalities including Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci.
He served as the CEO of the Aspen Institute and was editor of Time magazine.
His work is widely celebrated for blending storytelling with deep research, making complex lives and ideas accessible.
Isaacson frequently engages in public speaking and contributes to discussions on leadership and innovation.

Topic: Political analysis of current events including the Epstein files, US foreign policy, and domestic political controversies.

Topic: Biography and Innovation

Topic: The discussion revolves around Walter Isaacson's new book, 'Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race', exploring the ethical and scientific implications of gene editing. It also delves into the art of biography writing, the nature of creativity, and the essential traits for success, as Isaacson reflects on his experiences chronicling the lives of innovators like Steve Jobs and Einstein.

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