Jim Holt is an American writer, philosopher, and essayist who specializes in popularizing science, philosophy, and mathematics. He has contributed to The New Yorker, The New York Times, The New York Review of Books, and other publications. Holt is best known for his book Why Is the World Here? An Existential Detective, in which he explores the question of existence through conversations with leading philosophers, physicists, and theologians. His style combines deep scholarship, wit, and accessibility, making complex concepts understandable to a wide audience.
