Eric Weiner is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and global explorer of ideas. His works, including The Geography of Bliss, The Geography of Genius, Man Seeks God, and The Socrates Express, blend travel, philosophy, and humor to uncover the hidden forces that shape human happiness and creativity. His latest book, Ben & Me, set for release in June 2024, offers a fresh take on Benjamin Franklin’s enduring wisdom.
A former foreign correspondent for NPR and reporter for The New York Times, Weiner has spent his career seeking out the intersections of culture, history, and thought. His essays appear in The Washington Post, BBC Travel, AFAR, and beyond. Whether trekking through the great intellectual cities of the past or reflecting on the nature of happiness, Weiner brings curiosity, wit, and deep insight to every story he tells. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area, still searching for the next great idea.
