Walter Isaacson

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.

About

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.

Areas of Expertise

author biographer

Recent Podcasts

Congress to vote on releasing the Epstein files | Brian Kilmeade Show

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

00:47:4117,8833453 months ago

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Walter Isaacson: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Da Vinci & Ben Franklin | Lex Fridman Podcast #395

Topic: Biography and Innovation

02:07:501,697,34229,2682 years ago

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"The SECRET To Success All Starts With This ONE TRAIT!" | Walter Isaacson & Jay Shetty

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.

00:50:5510,3312654 years ago

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