Steve Silberman
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About
Writer and journalist best recognized for his contributions to Wired magazine. He was also known for his written work on autism in Silicon Valley and the impact of placebos on the pharmaceutical industry.
Before Fame
He first studied at Oberlin College before earning his master's in English literature from Berkley. He moved to San Francisco in 1977 and gained further attention in 2015 after publishing his book Neurotribes.
Trivia
He was awarded the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2015 and the Silver Medal for Nonfiction from the California Book Awards in 2016.
Family Life
He married Keith Karraker in 2003.
Associated With
He studied with Allen Ginsberg at Naropa University and interviewed him on several occasions.
