Julio Fernandez
(He/Him)
Salt Lake City
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I explore the intersection of technology, power, and culture—especially how AI, corporate influence, and digital infrastructure quietly reshape public life.
Author of PopeLeo .ai and The God You Trained
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Covering the 1992 Republican National Convention in Houston, where George H. W. Bush and Dan Quayle were nominated for re-election.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Gabriel García Márquez
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Good journalism doesn’t just report what’s happening—it explains why it matters, who it affects, and what’s at stake.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Office
What's your favorite social network?
Reddit. It’s messy, but when it works, it surfaces perspectives and information you won’t find anywhere else.
Who do you wish followed you?
People who are reshaping how we think about AI, ethics, and accountability like Dr. Timnit Gebru
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, but I did for my college newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My book PopeLeo.ai and The God You Trained
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Learn how to use analytics tools. Understanding what your audience reads, shares, and searches for doesn’t make your work less meaningful—it makes it more effective.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The best pitch I received wasn’t flashy—it was precise, personal, and backed by real-world experience.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
My phone, reading Reddit.
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