Jason Fagone
Jason Fagone
Full Name and Common Aliases
Jason Fagone is an American journalist, author, and speaker. He was born on January 15, 1975, in New York City.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: January 15, 1975
Still alive
Nationality and Profession(s)
Fagone is a naturalized citizen of the United States and has worked as a journalist for several prominent publications. He is currently a contributing writer at The New Yorker and the author of two books.
Early Life and Background
Jason Fagone was born in New York City to a family of artists and writers. His parents, both from Italian immigrant families, encouraged his creative pursuits from an early age. Fagone developed a passion for storytelling and writing while growing up in Brooklyn. He attended New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing.
Major Accomplishments
Fagone has had a distinguished career as a journalist and author. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Reporting for The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he covered crime and corruption
Working as a staff writer at Wired magazine, covering science, technology, and culture
Contributing to several major publications, including The New Yorker, GQ, and Outside magazineNotable Works or Actions
Fagone is the author of two critically acclaimed books:
"Cosmic Safari: A Tourist's Guide to the Universe" (2002), a humorous and insightful guide to astronomy
* "Horsemen of Eschaton" (2010), a collection of profiles on eccentric athletes, scientists, and entrepreneurs
Impact and Legacy
Fagone's writing has had a significant impact on popular culture. His stories have shed light on the lives of unconventional individuals who are pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and achievement. Through his work, he has inspired readers to think creatively about science, technology, and art.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Jason Fagone is widely quoted and remembered for his unique perspective as a journalist and author. His writing combines humor, curiosity, and intellectual depth, making him a favorite among readers who crave insightful storytelling. As a masterful observer of human nature and the world around us, Fagone's work continues to captivate audiences across various disciplines.
As a celebrated writer and speaker, Jason Fagone has received numerous awards for his reporting and writing. His work has been recognized with honors from the American Society of Magazine Editors, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Association of Science Writers. With each new project, Fagone pushes the boundaries of storytelling, leaving an indelible mark on the world of journalism and beyond.
Quotes by Jason Fagone

But the FBI didn’t intercept the messages. It didn’t monitor the Nazi circuits. It didn’t break the codes. It didn’t solve any Enigma machines. The coast guard did this stuff – the little codebreaking team that Elizebeth created from nothing.

It’s not quite true that history is written by the winners. It’s written by the best publicists on the winning team.

There were possibly three or at most four persons” in the whole United States who knew the slightest thing about codes.

America First,” a campaign slogan of Woodrow Wilson, had been adopted by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s.

One way of thinking about science is that it’s a check against the natural human tendency to see patterns that might not be there. It’s a way of knowing when a pattern is real and when it’s a trick of your mind.

If you would like to imagine the birth of the mighty National Security Agency, please visualize two men in a small room, one with a pug nose, pecking at a typewriter, the other a dandy in a suit and bow tie, smoking a pipe, wondering what his wife was up to at home, and if she was missing him.



