David Gauvey Herbert

About the Author

David Gauvey Herbert is an acclaimed journalist and author whose incisive reporting has illuminated the shadowy intersections of technology, labor, and power in modern America. With a career spanning investigative pieces for outlets like Wired and The New Yorker, Herbert brings a sharp eye to the human cost of innovation, exposing exploitation in the gig economy and beyond. His debut book, The Two Million Dollar Intern (Exposure collection), delves into the precarious world of unpaid internships and corporate greed, blending meticulous research with compelling narratives that challenge readers to confront systemic inequalities. A former staff writer at Bloomberg Businessweek, Herbert's work has earned him numerous awards, including the Livingston Award for Young Journalists, and continues to influence public discourse on ethical labor practices in the digital age.