Neil Chilson

Lawyer. Computer scientist. Policy architect.

Neil has advised the Federal Trade Commission, guided national debates on digital regulation, and now leads AI policy strategy at the Abundance Institute.

His book, Getting Out of Control, reframed how leaders think about innovation, governance, and complex systems.

Modern Author Program

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“Policy memos circulate internally.
Books circulate nationally.”

— Neil Chilson

What Changed?

It gave structure to his thinking.

It translated technical insight into a public framework.

It positioned him not just as a regulator —
but as a thought leader on emergent systems and innovation.

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Since Publication:

• National media appearances
• Ongoing AI policy commentary
• Head of AI Policy role
• Regular contributor to public debate on technology governance

This is what happens when policy insight becomes a book.

Goal

  • Build authority or thought leadership
  • Build authority or thought leadership
  •  Use a book as a business asset

Constraints

  • Limited time / full-time job
  • First-time author
  • Needed structure and accountability

Role

  • Consultant / advisor
  • Academic / educator

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https://www.neilchilson.com/