Jonathan Taplin

About the Author

Jonathan Taplin is a seasoned media executive, educator, and author whose career spans over four decades in the entertainment and technology industries. As a former tour manager for The Band and producer of iconic films like Martin Scorsese's 'The Last Waltz,' Taplin has witnessed the evolution of culture firsthand. He later directed the University of Southern California's Annenberg Center for Communication, shaping digital media policy and innovation. In his acclaimed book 'Move Fast and Break Things: How Facebook, Google, and Amazon Cornered Culture and Undermined Democracy,' Taplin delivers a incisive critique of Big Tech's monopolistic practices and their erosion of democratic values. Drawing from his unique vantage point, he advocates for a more equitable digital future, blending memoir, analysis, and urgent calls to action.