Charlie Warzel

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Staff writer at The Atlantic covering how technology is changing society, politics, and culture. Previously a senior writer at BuzzFeed News and columnist for the NYT Opinion section. Known for thought-provoking pieces on AI, misinformation, and the intersection of tech and democratic institutions.

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Charlie Warzel has been covering the mounting anxiety and disorientation of modern life, particularly how rapid technological change—like ChatGPT—outpaces our ability to make sense of it. Their recent work also touches on political discourse, examining even Trump’s limits in spinning chaotic events.

Recent articles

• The Feeling of Control Slipping AwayThe Atlantic · May 30, 2026
• The World Still Hasn’t Made Sense of ChatGPTThe Atlantic · Nov 30, 2025
• Too Much Is Happening Too FastThe Atlantic · May 14, 2026
• Even Trump Can’t Spin This OneThe Atlantic · Jul 25, 2026

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