Ransom Stephens is a physicist, technologist, and novelist. After 15 years as a research professor in particle physics, he gave up a tenured gig to become the Director of Advanced Technology at a wireless web startup. He’s now a Silicon Valley consultant and author. In his latest novel, The 99% Solution, three keyboard-wielding musketeers take you on a thrill ride that will leave you questioning centuries of world politics; The Sensory Deception is a story of environmentalism, virtual reality, and idealism gone wrong; and his first novel, The God Patent, is a perspective altering story of science and religion. His first nonfiction book, The Left Brain Speaks The Right Brain Laughs: a look at the neuroscience of innovation & creativity in art, science & life, brings you up to date on how your brain works, how to work it better, and does so with plenty of wisecracks. Dr. Stephens is also a cussing, beer-swilling Raider fan. www.ransomstephens.com