Jean-Philippe Marceau is a writer and podcaster with an academic background in mathematics, theoretical computer science and philosophy of mind. Through his writings and discussions with Jonathan Pageau of The Symbolic World and cognitive scientist John Vervaeke, he has been drawing out a path towards meaning for people who, like him, have a background in the pure sciences. He lives in Quebec City with his wife and son. He is also co-host with Jonathan Pageau of a French podcast entitled La Vie Symbolique. He is a regular contributor to the Symbolic World blog and acted as its editor-in-chief for many years since its conception.