Maria Popova

Maria Popova is an author, editor, and cultural critic. She is the founder and editor of Brain Pickings, a popular online publication that features essays, interviews, and reviews on a wide range of topics, including art, literature, philosophy, and culture. Popova is also a writer and has published several books on topics such as creativity, inspiration, and the human condition. She is known for her insightful and engaging writings on the intersection of art, culture, and technology. Popova is a graduate of Harvard University and has a Ph.D. in literature from the University of California, Berkeley. She is currently a professor of literature at a university in the United States.