William Arntz is the author of "How to Suffer: In 10 Easy Steps" and the founder of Captured Light, a creative works company including films, books, theatre and experiential retreats. He began his professional career as a research laser physicist, working on “Star Wars” high-energy lasers. He wrote the software system “AutoSys” – an automated job control system currently in use by most Fortune 500 companies. After selling that company he used the proceeds to create, produce, and direct the film, What the BLEEP Do We Know!?, an exploration of spirituality, quantum physics, neurology and outrageous possibilities.