Andrew Maynard

ANDREW MAYNARD is Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions at Arizona State University and the founding director of the ASU Future of Being Human initiative. As an "undisciplinarian" who has shaped thinking around responsible and beneficial technology development from federal nanotechnology programs to World Economic Forum Global Agenda councils-all while reaching millions through digital platforms-Maynard bridges scientific rigor with human wisdom in ways few academics achieve.His unique...See more

ANDREW MAYNARD is Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions at Arizona State University and the founding director of the ASU Future of Being Human initiative. As an "undisciplinarian" who has shaped thinking around responsible and beneficial technology development from federal nanotechnology programs to World Economic Forum Global Agenda councils-all while reaching millions through digital platforms-Maynard bridges scientific rigor with human wisdom in ways few academics achieve.His unique vantage point-navigating emerging technologies for more than two decades while building engaged audiences across multiple platforms-gives him unparalleled insight into both technological transformation and human resilience. These platforms include his weekly Substack newsletter The Future of Being Human and the Modem Futura podcast, co-hosted with futurist Sean Leahy, which together connect with a large and diverse global audience of individuals seeking nuanced perspectives on our technological future. Through roles directing risk centers at two major universities, testifying before Congress, and contributing to outlets from The Washington Post to Scientific American, Maynard has witnessed how societies navigate disruption across policy, industry, and public spheres.Maynard's conviction that "relationships, not technologies, determine whether humanity flourishes" has made him a sought-after voice at international forums and undergraduate classrooms alike. His previous books Films from the Future and Future Rising demonstrate his signature ability to make complex ideas accessible without sacrificing depth or clarity. See less