Jarett Kobek

Jarett Kobek

writer United States

Jarett Kobek is a writer based in Los Angeles, known for his unique blend of fiction and commentary on contemporary culture. He gained recent notoriety for claiming to have deciphered the final message of the enigmatic CIA sculpture, Kryptos, alongside his friend Richard Byrne. Their announcement, made public in a New York Times piece, sparked considerable controversy, particularly from the sculpture's creator, Jim Sanborn, who raised concerns over the auction of the code's solution. Kobek's work often explores themes of identity and the complexities of modern life, and he has garnered attention for his thought-provoking narratives.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,586
Power
832$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 1 6.00 0.12% +0% 23,816,775 29,586 $670,000 832$
Totals 1 23,816,775 29,586 $670,000 832$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Jarett Kobek is a writer who, along with his friend, claimed to have uncovered the last message of Kryptos. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Reveal shakes auction of CIA cipher