Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly has significantly influenced the discourse surrounding technology and digital culture, co-founding Wired magazine and articulating concepts that continue to shape understanding of the internet’s evolution. After being recruited by Whole Earth founder Stewart Brand in 1983 to serve as an editor for publications including the Whole Earth Catalog, the Whole Earth Review, and Signal, Kevin Kelly was instrumental in shaping early digital culture discourse. He began contributing to CoEvolution Quarterly in 1980, and alongside Brand, he was instrumental in founding the WELL, an influential early virtual community. As director of the Point Foundation, he co-sponsored the inaugural Hackers Conference in 1984, establishing his foundational involvement in emerging technology.

Kelly’s impact on technological discourse remains robust with his more recent publications, including The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future in 2016, which became a foundational text for understanding emerging trends. His expansive visual work, Vanishing Asia: Three Volume Set: West, Central and East, was published in 2021, showcasing his extensive travels and unique perspective on global culture. As Senior Maverick at Wired, Kelly continues to influence discussions on innovation, foresight, and the symbiotic relationship between humans and technology.