About David Friedman

Things About Me

  • I’ve been based in Washington DC since 2012, and in NYC for about 18 years before that.
  • I was Ralph Lauren’s staff photographer for seven of those years.
  • I produced a documentary web series called INVENTORS that was one of the first web series for PBS Digital Studios.
  • I’ve been featured in Wired, Time, The Atlantic, Fast Company, written for Slate, been a guest on public radio and podcasts, and a speaker at SXSW.
  • I have an offbeat blog called Ironic Sans that was kind of popular back in the day. Not long ago I revived it as a newsletter.
  • I once made a joke that has since become the basis of a Google easter egg, a theme for a New York Times crossword puzzle, and a subreddit.
  • I’m particularly interested in stories of science, technology, and human nature.

Interviews With Me

I’m flattered when anyone wants to hear what I have to say. Here are some places I’ve been interviewed over the years:

Get in touch! You can reach me at david@likelymedia.com or 917-214-7859.