Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is a contributing op-ed writer for The New York Times and a former visiting lecturer at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he developed a course about his research. He’s a direct, succinct and frequently humorous writer and innovation speaker. He has presented his original research scientific manuscripts, public journals and engaging lectures all over the world. He holds a PhD in economics from Harvard University and a bachelor of arts in philosophy from Stanford University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa.