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Jon Stokes is a seasoned veteran in online media, an engineer, and a journalist, best known for co-founding the influential tech publication Ars Technica in 1998, which was later sold to Condé Nast. Currently, he is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Symbolic.ai, an AI journalism startup that recently secured a transformative deal with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Stokes holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and an M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School.

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The Prepared teaches you how to get ready for emergencies such as car accidents and natural disasters. We publish the web's best guides on preparedness gear, skills, and how-tos. If you've ever wondered how to put together an evacuation kit, what to do if you meet a bear while hiking, or how to handle a sudden financial emergency, then check out The Prepared.

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M.Div. & Th.M.
M.Div. & Th.M. - New Testament and Christian origins

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BSEE - Computer Engineering
Core technical, editorial, and entrepreneurial competencies developed over 25 years in media and technology.
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Jon Stokes is a co-founder of Ars Technica and the Co-Founder/CPO of Symbolic.ai, holding advanced degrees from the University of Chicago and Harvard Divinity School.
He is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Symbolic.ai, an AI journalism startup founded in August 2023.
Yes, Symbolic.ai recently secured a transformative deal with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, focusing on AI journalism initiatives.
He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and an M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School.
He was involved with return.life from October 2022 to June 2023, following his work on TheNetworkState.com.