Michael Mechanic
Michael Mechanic is a senior editor at Mother Jones magazine, based in Oakland, California.
Jackpot is his debut book, drawing on his journalistic experience to explore the world of extreme wealth.
Mechanic holds a master's degree in cellular and developmental biology from Harvard and a master's in journalism from UC Berkeley.
His diverse background includes work on synthesizing natural poisons from tropical frogs.
As a biochemistry major at Cal, he gained hands-on experience in scientific research.
Mechanic's writing has appeared in various publications, including the Atlantic, Los Angeles Times, and Wired, covering a range of topics from science to social issues.
