Description: (Bulgarian-Born American-Based Writer Best Known for Her Blog 'The Marginalian')
Maria Popova is a prominent essayist, book author, poet, and cultural critic currently based in the United States. She is widely recognized for her blog Brain Pickings, which has been free of advertisements since 2006. Recently rebranded as The Marginalian, the blog showcases her insightful commentary on literature, arts, philosophy, and culture. Popova has held notable roles such as MIT Futures of Entertainment Fellow and editorial director at Lore. She is a prolific writer whose work appears in prestigious publications like The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Wired UK. Additionally, she is the mastermind behind "The Universe in Verse" event, a unique celebration of the intersection between science and poetry.