Shan is the editor for The Future of Life Institute, producing films, podcasts, articles and a range of other content for the organisation. He is an award-winning journalist having previously written for The Guardian, The Times, Metro, the Michelin Guide and a range of magazines and blogs. He is a graduate of the BBC Talent scheme. He is the author of several best-selling fiction books, two of which are being adapted for the screen. He previously worked for Canadian AI firm Cohere. He founded the international men’s health movement MAN v FAT, which supports men’s mental and physical health with digital and sporting interventions.