William Poundstone

William Poundstone is an American author and journalist. Educated at MIT, he writes widely on science, technology, economics, business culture, and fascinating quirks of human decision-making.

He is best known as the author of acclaimed books, including Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value (and How to Take Advantage of It), Prisoner’s Dilemma, and Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?

Poundstone’s engaging narrative style and exploration of complex mathematical and psychological concepts make popular science accessible and thrilling. His books are widely read.