William Davies

William Davies is a British sociologist, political economist and author who is Professor of Political Economy at Goldsmiths, University of London. He writes about the intersection of economics, politics, technology and society, and his work has appeared in The Guardian, The Atlantic and the London Review of Books. Nervous States examines how feelings and emotions have come to dominate public life and political discourse, arguing that we have entered an era where the authority of facts and expertise is under siege. Davies writes with intellectual precision and real-world relevance. His audiobooks and books are compelling listening for anyone trying to understand why modern politics feels so volatile and what the rise of emotion over evidence means for democracy.