Paul Hoffman

Paul Hoffman is a distinguished author and television host known for his work in science communication.

Born in 1956, he has held prominent positions in the publishing industry, including president and editor-in-chief of Discover magazine and president and publisher of Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Hoffman has authored at least ten books and appeared as a correspondent on major television networks.

He is also a puzzlemaster, designing puzzles for books and films under the pseudonym Dr. Crypton.

A Harvard graduate, Hoffman has received recognition for his writing, including the National Magazine Award for Feature Writing.

He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and resides in Woodstock, New York.