Molly Crabapple is an acclaimed artist and writer, drawing inspiration from historical figures like Toulouse Lautrec and Goya. She co-authored Brothers of the Gun with Marwan Hisham, a New York Times Notable Book and National Book Award nominee. Her memoir Drawing Blood received international acclaim, and her animated films have earned Emmy nominations and an Edward R. Murrow Award. Crabapple's journalism appears in prestigious outlets, covering global conflicts and social issues with a unique blend of words and art. She has been recognized with numerous fellowships and awards, including the Bernhardt Labor Journalism Award. Currently, she is a fellow at the New York Public Library, working on a history of the Jewish Labor Bund, and her animations are featured at The Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum. Her art resides in permanent collections at major institutions, demonstrating her significant impact on contemporary art and journalism.

Brian Merchant, a technology journalist and former tech columnist at the LA Times, is widely recognized for his insightful analysis of automation, labor and technology’s environmental impact. Merchant is author of the bestselling The One Device (Little, Brown and Company, 2017) and most recently Blood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech (Little, Brown and Company, 2023). This new book explores the Luddites’ misunderstood uprising and the modern implications of tech deployment. In addition to writing for prominent publications, Merchant founded Terraform, VICE’s speculative fiction site. He shares updates and discussions on technology’s societal impact through his newsletter, offering a critical perspective on who technology serves and its broader consequences.