Michael Schur

Michael Schur is an American television writer, producer, and creator best known for creating acclaimed comedies "The Good Place," "Parks and Recreation," and co-creating "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." A Harvard graduate, he began his career writing for "The Office" and "Saturday Night Live." His work often explores themes of ethics, community, and human connection with warmth and humor. Schur's foray into nonfiction, "How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question," applies his signature wit to moral philosophy, drawing on insights from his research for "The Good Place" to make ethics accessible and entertaining for general readers.