Ramez Naam is a renowned author and computer scientist, who was born in Cairo, Egypt and moved to the United States at the age of three. Naam spent 13 years at Microsoft, where he led teams working on email, web browsing, search, and artificial intelligence. He holds nearly 20 patents in these areas, reflecting his significant contributions to the field.
In addition to his work in technology, Naam is also an accomplished author. He won the H.G. Wells Award in 2005 for his non-fiction book "More Than Human: Embracing the Promise of Biological Enhancement." This book explores the potential of biological enhancement and its implications for humanity, showcasing Naam's ability to write compellingly about complex scientific topics.
Naam's expertise in technology is not limited to his professional work. He has also climbed mountains, backpacked through remote areas of China, and rode his bicycle down hundreds of miles of the Vietnam coast. These experiences have given him a deep appreciation for the natural world and the role that technology can play in understanding and preserving it.
Naam currently resides in Seattle, Washington, where he writes and speaks full time. His work as an author is highly regarded, with his fiction book "Nexus" winning the Prometheus Award in 2014. Naam's writing is known for its exceptional quality, with his fictional works often described as "outstanding" and "awesome in a new era of modern science." His ability to write compellingly about cutting-edge scientific topics has made him a respected and in-demand author in the field of science fiction.