Steve Silberman

American writer and journalist (1957–2024)
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Steve Silberman

Summary

Steve Silberman is a human[1]. Born in Ithaca[2], he… he was born on December 23, 1957[3]. He passed away in San Francisco[4]. He died on August 28, 2024[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Steve Silberman's place of birth was Ithaca[2].
  • Steve Silberman died in San Francisco[4].
  • Steve Silberman was born on December 23, 1957[3].
  • Steve Silberman died on August 28, 2024[5].
  • Steve Silberman held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Steve Silberman worked as a writer[6].
  • Steve Silberman's professions included journalist[7].
  • Steve Silberman's field of work was publishing[10].
  • Steve Silberman's field of work was journalism[11].
  • Among Steve Silberman's employers was Wired[12].
  • Steve Silberman's education included a stint at Oberlin College[13].
  • Steve Silberman's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Silberman is NeuroTribes[15].
  • Steve Silberman received the Baillie Gifford Prize[16].
  • Steve Silberman received the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award[17].
  • Steve Silberman is recorded as male[18].
  • Steve Silberman's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Steve Silberman's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[20].
  • Steve Silberman's Commons category is recorded as Steve Silberman[21].
  • Steve Silberman earned the academic degree of master's degree[22].
  • Steve Silberman's residence is recorded as San Francisco[23].
  • Steve Silberman's family name is recorded as Silberman[24].
  • Steve Silberman's given name is recorded as Stephen[25].
  • Steve Silberman's given name is recorded as Louis[26].
  • Steve Silberman's official website is recorded as https://www.stevesilberman.com/[27].

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Origins and Family

Steve Silberman was born in Ithaca[2]. He was born on December 23, 1957[3].

Education

Educated at Oberlin College[13], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1833[30], headquartered in Oberlin[31] and University of California, Berkeley[14], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Berkeley[35]. Steve Silberman earned the academic degree of master's degree[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and journalist[7]. Fields of work include publishing[10], an industry[36] and journalism[11], an industry[37]. Steve Silberman was employed by Wired[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Steve Silberman is NeuroTribes[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Baillie Gifford Prize[16], an award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1999[40] and AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award[17], a journalism prize[41], founded in 1945[42].

Death and Burial

Steve Silberman died on August 28, 2024[5]. He passed away in San Francisco[4].

Why It Matters

Steve Silberman ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Steve Silberman born?

Born in Ithaca[2], Steve Silberman…

Where did Steve Silberman die?

Steve Silberman passed away in San Francisco[4].

What did Steve Silberman do for work?

Steve Silberman worked as writer[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Steve Silberman go to school?

Steve Silberman was educated at Oberlin College[13] and University of California, Berkeley[14].

What awards did Steve Silberman receive?

Honors received include Baillie Gifford Prize[16] and AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award[17].

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  1. [2] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . thebailliegiffordprize.co.uk. thebailliegiffordprize.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . sjawards.aaas.org. Retrieved . sjawards.aaas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . bsky.app. Retrieved . bsky.app. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at Oberlin College, University of California, Berkeley
    Field of work publishing, journalism
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