Nick Land, born in 1962, is an English philosopher recognized for his work in accelerationism and speculative realism, notably expressed through his blog Xenosystems. He lectured in Continental Philosophy at the University of Warwick from 1987 to 1998, where he co-founded the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit (CCRU) with Sadie Plant, a group known for its innovative take on cybernetics and culture. His key work, Fanged Noumena (2011), compiles writings from 1987 to 2007, blending diverse influences into a unique style. Now living in Shanghai, Land continues to shape philosophical discourse through Xenosystems.