Michael Ferketic grew up in Newport Beach, California, and graduated from the University of California, Irvine, where he studied biology. After running a successful private tutoring company specializing in math and science, he transitioned to the solar industry in 2013, where he continues to work today.

For decades, Michael has been deeply passionate about unraveling the mysteries of free will. Unsatisfied with contemporary discussions that often lead to circular reasoning and unresolved debates, he embarked on a personal journey to crack the "free will nut." This pursuit led him to develop a novel framework and language to explain how free will operates, focusing on its connection to attention and focus.

In his book, The Definition of Free Will & A Model of Attention, which is an expanded and much improved version of a 2004 book he released, Michael introduces a groundbreaking model that redefines free will and explores the role of attention in shaping human autonomy. His work bridges philosophy, cognitive science, and personal development, offering readers a fresh perspective on one of humanity's oldest questions.