American journalist Taylor Lorenz covers the history of social media and how it has shaped 21st-century culture.

Few things have impacted how we relate to one another in the 21st century as profoundly as the rise of social media.

With new social media trends and influencers cropping up constantly, it's easy to forget that 'viral' had a completely different meaning just 20 years ago.

Taylor Lorenz is an American columnist known for covering technology and internet culture for media outlets like The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Business Insider.

In her 2023 book Extremely Online, Lorenz explores the history of social media, from the early years of the internet to the expansion of the influencer economy.