Vivan Gornick

Vivan Gornick is a journalist, historian, and essayist with a keen eye for the intersections of technology, culture, and society. Her work explores the ways innovation, media, and historical events shape human experience, with pieces appearing in The Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, and The New Yorker. With a background in cultural history and a passion for storytelling, she has written extensively on everything from the evolution of digital music to the social movements that have defined modern history. When she’s not researching or writing, she enjoys hiking, collecting rare books, and exploring the hidden histories of everyday objects.