Joe Wilkins

Joe Wilkins

Contributing Writer

About

At Futurism, I explore the intertwined worlds of tech, policy, business, and governance -- touching on everything from energy, transit and computing infrastructure to the novel ways that AI and ubiquitous connected devices are enabling new frontiers of surveillance by states, corporations, and individuals.

My prior work includes bylines on music and politics in Jacobin, Verso and Blue Labyrinths, in addition to publishing sheet music and extensive copy editing work in the field of finance journalism.

I grew up in Michigan, attending Central Michigan University, where I graduated cum laude, as well as Ball State University, where I earned a master of music in orchestral conducting. I now live in Brooklyn, New York, where I read, post, and occasionally critique music with my cat, Ziti. On weekends, you can find me hunched over a cold pint arguing politics with the other transplants.

Education

Ball State University, Central Michigan University

Notable Works

Latest Stories

tesla.sexy
Feb 13, 10:07 AM EST on futurism
One of Elon Musk's DOGE Boys Reportedly Ran a Disgusting Image Hosting Site Linked to Domains About Child Sexual Abuse
Clear as mud
Feb 12, 3:28 PM EST on the byte
Elon Claimed DOGE.gov Was Filled With Information About His Accomplishments, When In Reality It Was Completely Blank
Low Energy
Feb 11, 12:32 PM EST on the byte
Dark Clouds Gather Over Tesla as Sales Plummet Worldwide
Ledger Lock Out
Feb 9, 7:45 AM EST on futurism
Scheme That Allows Crypto Bros to Buy Ownership of Apartments Leads to Black Mold, Evictions
Crash Out
Feb 8, 10:30 AM EST on the byte
The Cybertruck Appears to Be More Deadly Than the Infamous Ford Pinto, According to a New Analysis
Playing Prometheus
Feb 8, 6:00 AM EST on futurism
Satellite Images Show China Building What Appears to Be a Huge Fusion Facility
Rug
Feb 7, 4:54 PM EST on futurism
Virtually Everybody Who's Ever Bought Trump's Meme Coin Has Lost Money On It
It's obvious
Feb 7, 9:47 AM EST on futurism
If Elon Musk Had Any Real Guts, He Would Go After the Gigantic Budget of the US Military
Power Hour
Feb 7, 8:52 AM EST on the byte
Nancy Pelosi Invested in a New AI Stock That's Spiking in Value
Appli Can't
Feb 6, 12:09 PM EST on futurism
Top AI Company Anthropic Pleads With People Seeking Jobs There Not to Use AI for Job Applications
Okay, Be Evil
Feb 5, 5:18 PM EST on futurism
Google Quietly Walks Back Promise Not To Use AI for Weapons or Harm
Digital Downer
Feb 5, 3:18 PM EST on the byte
Fans of the Actual Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Are Disgusted With Elon Musk's Antics