About Us
NeilPostMan.org was established in 2005 by Josh Sowin, as a tribute to the enduring work and ideas of Neil Postman — the renowned media theorist, author, and educator who challenged society to think deeply about the impact of technology on culture, education, and human values.
This site serves as a digital archive and learning resource, collecting essays, interviews, and lectures from Postman’s career, as well as commentary and educational materials that continue his conversation about media literacy and critical thinking in the modern age.
— Neil Postman
Our Mission
At NeilPostMan.org, we believe that understanding media is essential to understanding ourselves. Our mission is to make Postman’s ideas accessible to educators, students, and lifelong learners across the world — promoting meaningful discussions about how communication, education, and culture evolve in a technological society.
The Editorial Team
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Josh Sowin — Founder & Chief Editor
Media scholar and CEO of Brainjolt Media, passionate about the intersection of technology and communication. -
Dr. Emily Chen — Research Consultant
Assistant Professor of Media Studies at Columbia University, specializing in educational technology and digital ethics. -
Mark Alvarez — Content Curator
Archivist and librarian focusing on digital preservation and public access to cultural media.
Where We’re Based
Our editorial office is located in the heart of New York City — the same city where Neil Postman spent most of his academic life at New York University.