Annaka Harris is the New York Times bestselling author of Conscious, a widely acclaimed exploration of the fundamental mystery of the mind. A writer and producer focused on the intersection of neuroscience, physics, and philosophy, her work investigates one of science’s most enduring questions: the nature of consciousness.

She is also the creator of the audio documentary series Lights On: How Understanding Consciousness Helps Us Understand the Universe, and her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Nautilus, and the Journal of Consciousness Studies.

In addition to her books – including the children’s title I Wonder – Harris works as an editor and consultant for science writers, specializing in making complex ideas in neuroscience and physics accessible to a broad audience.

Harris holds a BFA from New York University and has spent more than two decades collaborating with scientists, developing a distinctive voice that bridges rigorous inquiry and clear, engaging storytelling.