Stan Caldwell

About the Author

Stan Caldwell is a seasoned journalist and urban policy expert whose incisive analyses have illuminated the intersections of technology, transportation, and city life for over two decades. With a career spanning contributions to major publications like The Atlantic and Wired, Caldwell brings a sharp, evidence-based perspective to pressing contemporary issues. His debut book, Are We There Yet?: The Myths and Realities of Autonomous Vehicles (The Urban Agenda), demystifies the promise and pitfalls of self-driving cars, offering readers a grounded roadmap through the hype surrounding this transformative technology. Drawing from extensive fieldwork and interviews with innovators and skeptics alike, Caldwell's work challenges conventional wisdom and advocates for equitable urban futures shaped by mindful innovation.