Steven Poole is a British writer and journalist. He is best known for his work in the fields of video game criticism, technology, and popular culture. He has written for publications such as The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, and Wired. He is the author of several books, including Trigger Happy: The Inner Life of Videogames, Unspeak: How Words Become Weapons, and Rethink: The Surprising History of Ideas. He is also a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4 and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows. He is a passionate advocate for the power of technology to improve our lives.