Adam Becker is an astrophysicist and science writer whose work explores the foundations of physics and the history of quantum mechanics. He holds a PhD in astrophysics from the University of Michigan and has written for BBC Future, Scientific American, and NPR's 13.7 blog. His debut book, "What Is Real? The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics," examines the decades-long debate over quantum theory's interpretation and the scientists who challenged the Copenhagen interpretation. Becker combines rigorous research with accessible storytelling to illuminate one of physics' most profound mysteries, revealing how scientific orthodoxy shaped our understanding of reality itself.