Michael Werner is a scientist, philosopher, and businessman. He was one of the founders of SMART Recovery a Self-Management and Recovery Training recovery program for addictions. He has been president of two national social activist organizations, taught philosophy, and teaches classes on Ethics, Epistemology, and addictions. He has two other books, Regaining Balance on the history of the UUA and What Can You Believe if You Don't Believe in God. He has made a life commitment of helping people with addictions. He was a successful manager in the high-tech chemical business while enjoying the love of his partner and three children and now lives in Wilmington, NC.