Michael Mechanic

Michael Mechanic is a senior editor at Mother Jones magazine, based in Oakland, California.

Jackpot is his debut book, drawing on his journalistic experience to explore the world of extreme wealth.

Mechanic holds a master's degree in cellular and developmental biology from Harvard and a master's in journalism from UC Berkeley.

His diverse background includes work on synthesizing natural poisons from tropical frogs.

As a biochemistry major at Cal, he gained hands-on experience in scientific research.

Mechanic's writing has appeared in various publications, including the Atlantic, Los Angeles Times, and Wired, covering a range of topics from science to social issues.