Mats Lewan began his professional journey as a science and technology journalist, reporting for outlets such as Ny Teknik, Cnet News, Sveriges Radio, BBC World Service, and Resumé. Today, he continues to write feature articles and essays on technology’s human implications, often exploring how digitalisation, automation, and communication intersect with real-world complexity. His writing brings clarity to complex systems and invites readers to think beyond the obvious.
Mats’s reflections on technology and humanity regularly spark wide-reaching conversations. A recent post on AI and illusion received over 400 comments and tens of thousands of views on LinkedIn, demonstrating a growing demand for grounded, human-centered perspectives on digital transformation.
As a trusted consultant, Mats supports organisations in anticipating the real-world impact of digital transformation. His clients include transportation and energy industry associations, such as Transportföretagen and Energiforsk, for whom he has authored future-facing reports on how technology shifts redefine human competence (e.g. here). His insights help businesses and policy leaders navigate skills development, transformation strategy, and the increasing need for sound human judgment in increasingly automated systems.
Mats is the author of An Impossible Invention, a deep-dive into disruptive innovation and the people behind it. He is currently working on a new book on the future of humanity in a digital age – a perspective that highlights the irreplaceable value of human adaptability, judgment, and direction, no matter how advanced technology becomes. His long-form work (e.g. here and here) often bridges foresight and narrative, drawing from real-world observation and systems thinking.
