About the Author
Stephen M. Fry, Ph.D. is a physicist, technologist, entrepreneur, and author with decades of experience in scientific research, business leadership, and nonfiction publishing.
He earned his Ph.D. in Quantum Electronics, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering, and a B.S. in Physics from UCLA, as well as an M.B.A. in Financial Analysis. His professional career has included leadership roles in medical technology, startups, venture-backed companies, and technical publishing.
Dr. Fry is the author of Weaponization of Ignorance: How Lies and Misinformation Divided America, which examined how cognitive bias, media distortion, and political manipulation reshaped American political belief. The Integrity Gap grew out of the practical challenge of promoting fact-based political discussion in an online environment where viral content often rewards emotional impact over accuracy.
His work reflects a continuing commitment to clarity, evidence, public understanding, and democratic responsibility in an age of misinformation.