Jon Ronson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jon Ronson.

Jon Ronson is a British journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker, known for his intriguing investigations into various quirky and controversial topics. He was born on May 10, 1967, in Cardiff, Wales. Ronson began his career as a regular contributor to The Guardian and later wrote for other prominent publications, including Time Out and NME.

Renowned for his unique storytelling style, Ronson often explores unusual subcultures and delves into the lives of eccentric individuals. His best-selling books, such as "The Men Who Stare at Goats," "So You've Been Publicly Shamed," and "Them: Adventures with Extremists," demonstrate his ability to unravel the hidden and absurd sides of human behavior.

Ronson's engaging writing also translates well into documentaries and radio programming. He created and hosted the critically acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series "Jon Ronson On..." and has directed and presented several thought-provoking documentaries, including "Stanley Kubrick's Boxes" and "The Psychopath Test."

With his witty and empathetic approach, Jon Ronson has gained a global audience fascinated by his ability to shed light on the curious aspects of society. His work often challenges assumptions and raises important questions about power dynamics, mental health, and the impact of social media. Thus, he continues to be a leading voice in investigative journalism and storytelling today.

Success is always less funny than failure.

Success is always less funny than failure.

Jon Ronson

Failure

We have to understand how the extremists got the way they ar

We have to understand how the extremists got the way they are. Without that kind of understanding, we'd never really get to know them. I put in nothing about their childhoods. But what I have put in is stuff about the weird symbiotic relationship between us and them.

Jon Ronson

Relationship

There's definitely evidence that capitalism at its most ruth

There's definitely evidence that capitalism at its most ruthless rewards psychopathic behavior. When you look at the worst corners of the American health insurance industry or the sub-prime banking market, it really feels like the more psychopathically someone behaves, the more it's rewarded.

Jon Ronson

Health