“Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience.”—Albert Einstein
HUNTER S. THOMPSON
Hunter S. Thompson is a journalist who rose from humble beginnings to write arguably the most astonishing discourses on culture and politics. His body of work solidified him as a true iconoclast of his time and a legendary writer. He’s hailed as the father of gonzo journalism, a deeply personal reporting style. This new style of journalism rubbed people the wrong way. Hunter explored the uncomfortable facets of American culture and exposed harsh truths of the human condition with bravery and depth.
His style smashed all notions of objective journalism. While every other journalist of his time reported their news from a safe distance, he placed himself at the center of the experience, mixing opinion with fact. He believed gonzo journalism was a much more honest and appropriate way to communicate. One of his most famous demonstrations of this style happened in the 1960’s when he s…