Taylor Lorenz is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where she covers tech, Internet culture, and the world of online creators. She writes about the ways technology helps people communicate and connect in the form of stories about social media, trends, influencers, fandom, memes, YouTubers, and communities and norms that exist on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other emerging platforms. Previously a tech and culture reporter at The Daily Beast and senior editor and director of emerging platforms at The Hill,Lorenzhas written for many outlets, including BuzzFeed, New York Magazine, Fast Company, Business Insider, and Harper’s Bazaar.