Claire Lehmann is an Australian writer and media entrepreneur who founded Quillette in 2015, an online magazine focused on science, technology, and culture from a perspective critical of progressive orthodoxies in academia and media. Quillette became closely associated with the [[Intellectual Dark Web]], a loose network of commentators who positioned themselves as defenders of open inquiry against what they described as ideological conformity on the political left. Under Lehmann's editorial direction, Quillette published articles on topics including evolutionary psychology, gender differences, and campus culture that frequently challenged prevailing academic consensus. The publication attracted both a dedicated readership and substantial criticism, with detractors accusing it of providing a platform for ideas that veered into scientific racism or reactionary politics. Lehmann has rejected these characterizations, framing Quillette's mission as a commitment to [[Free Speech]] and intellectual diversity. Lehmann has written for a range of outlets and has been a vocal commentator on social media regarding issues of free expression, cancel culture, and the role of institutions in shaping public discourse. She remains based in Australia and continues to serve as editor-in-chief of Quillette.