Jon Ronson

Jon Ronson (born May 10, 1967) is a British-American journalist, author, and filmmaker. He is known for his works such as 'Them: Adventures with Extremists' (2001), 'The Men Who Stare at Goats' (2004), and 'The Psychopath Test' (2011). Ronson has been described as a gonzo journalist, adopting a faux-naïf character in his stories. His works often involve informal and skeptical investigations into controversial fringe politics and science. Ronson has published nine books and his writing has been featured in publications like The Guardian, City Life, and Time Out. He has also produced several documentary films for BBC Television and two documentary series for Channel 4. Ronson was born in Cardiff, Wales and studied media at the Polytechnic of Central London.More