Amanda is a senior writer at TechCrunch. She has emerged as one of the leading lights at the intersection of technology and culture. Her work experience spans grassroots organizing, museum education and film festival coordination. That firsthand experience, armed with a desk and a dream, provides her work with an invaluable perspective.
Silberling received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, she went on to serve as a Princeton in Asia Fellow in Laos. This experience tremendously broadened her awareness of international cultures. This artistic foundation prepared her for a restlessly multifarious career.
We’re fortunate to have Silberling in such a prominent role at TechCrunch. She’s the cohost of the podcast Wow If True, which tackles internet culture in a transformative way alongside science fiction author Isabel J. Kim. The podcast explores a wide range of subjects, providing listeners a look behind the scenes of today’s digital innovations and the impact they have on our world.
Prior to coming to TechCrunch, Silberling wrote for a handful of other publications, including Polygon, MTV, the Kenyon Review, NPR, and Business Insider. Her varied body of work is an excellent reflection of her familiarity with and practice engaging a plethora of topics and readers.
As a senior writer, she chronicles the dynamic intersection of technology and culture. Her research focuses on the ways technologies re-create societal power dynamics and human experiences. With her in-depth coverage and examination, Silberling encourages a greater appreciation of the nuances that characterize our current reality.
In a recent statement regarding product delays, Nintendo addressed concerns about retail pre-orders:
“We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing.” – Nintendo
This short quote touches on the industry knowledge that Silberling often digs into on a weekly basis with her articles. She helps them discover the opportunities that define successful companies’ paths through today’s hyper-competitive environment.
Silberling’s commitment to her craft is evident in her diverse professional background and her ongoing contributions to discussions surrounding technology and culture. It’s her unique talent for connecting these disparate fields that make her work read, look, and feel so impressively informative and entertaining at the same time.
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