Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson is an American author and journalist known for his biographies of influential figures, including Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, and Leonardo da Vinci. His work often explores the intersection of technology and humanity, making him a prominent voice in discussions about innovation and its impact on society. Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk provides an in-depth look at the billionaire's life, ambitions, and the ethical considerations surrounding his ventures, including Neuralink.
Born on May 20, 1952 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,868 | $700,000 | 636$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 625,978 | 648 | $73,000 | 76$ |
| Totals | 2 | 9,280,600 | 8,516 | $773,000 | 712$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
Walter Isaacson is Musk's biographer who reported on Musk's refusal to enable Starlink for Ukraine near Crimea.
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Switzerland:
Biographers like Walter Isaacson describe Elon Musk as a person who feels most comfortable in crisis situations.
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Switzerland:
Walter Isaacson is a prominent figure at the Aspen Ideas Festival, known for his work in biography and history.
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United States:
Walter Isaacson discussed 'The Greatest Sentence Ever Written' on GPS.
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Italy:
Walter Isaacson is an American biographer and journalist writing a book about Thomas Jefferson.
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Ukraine:
Walter Isaacson is the author who cited Elon Musk's biography in the lawsuit filed by former Twitter executives.
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Spain:
Walter Isaacson describes Maye Musk as an intrepid woman in his biography of Elon Musk.
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Spain:
Walter Isaacson published an authorized biography of Elon Musk in 2023.
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Iran:
Walter Isaacson, Jobs' biographer, noted that long walks were Jobs' favorite method for serious conversations.
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Russia:
Walter Isaacson wrote a biography of Elon Musk that detailed Musk's decision to limit Starlink access for Ukrainian forces.
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