Nick GreeneNick Greene is an acclaimed writer celebrated for his inventive approach to sports and culture. He is the author of How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius, a book praised for its witty, interdisciplinary exploration of basketball through insights fromgame designers, economists, ballet choreographers, and even theoretical astrophysicists. Building on that success, Greene's How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius applies the same imaginative lens to the world's most popular sport, drawing on expertise from architects, stuntwomen, paleoanthropologists, and computer scientists to uncover surprising truths about the game. (Greene's work has appeared in Slate, the Washington Post, and Chicago magazine, where his writing blends humor, historical depth, and cultural commentary. Known for his engaging and self-deprecating style, he has covered everything from NBA and NFL analysis to quirky lifestyle experiments―such as riding the entire New York subway in one day and negotiating his internet bill using Sun Tzu's The Art of War. Read More Read Less