Daniel Akst My late father-in-law loved orchids, and in his decadeslong passion he built and maintained two large greenhouses.
Daniel Akst is a columnist at The Wall Street Journal. He focuses on a range of topics including healthcare administration, public health, and the intersection of education with regional and world news, particularly in Latin America, as well as advancements in AI and machine learning. His work has been featured in various publications, including strategy+business, LiveMint, Yahoo Finance, and Reason.






