Stephen Pope is a composer, computer scientist, and social and spiritual activist based in Santa Barbara, California. From 1996-2010 he was affiliated with the Center for Research in Electronic Art Technology (CREATE), in the Dept. of Music at UC Santa Barbara, and the Graduate Program in Media Arts and Technology (MAT). He is currently employed as a software development contractor through FASTLab. His music and video compositions are released through HeavenEverywhere. Stephen is also a practising Quaker, a conscientious objection counsellor, a trained Reiki practitioner, a facilitator in the Alternatives to Violence Project, and active prison clergy registered with the California Dept. of Corrections.