Mad Science Solves...

By Socos Labs

"Mad Science Solves..." follows the work and goofy antics of Berkeley-based mad science incubator Socos Labs. Hosted by Socos’ fearless leader and professional mad scientist Dr. Vivienne Ming, the MSS... more

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How many episodes does Mad Science Solves... have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

Mad Science Solves... episodes:

July 10, 2020 Mad Science Solves...the JLA
In this episode of #MSS Vivienne answers an age-old interview question with scorn and discusses the dangers of "hero worship".
This podcast was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is from Anchor and Tim Beek.
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25min
July 10, 2020 Mad Science Solves...Infodemics
Today on #madsciencesolves we continue our discussion on using #technology to break the chain of transmission during outbreaks. This time we consider a different type of contagion: the spread of misinformation. Can technology aid us in quelling that spread too?
Read the episode at https://socos.org/episode/covid-19
This episode was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is by Anchor and Tim Beek.
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15min
July 08, 2020 Mad Science Solves...Breaking the Chain of Transmission
Today on #madsciencesolves we discuss the role of "superspreaders" in the age of #Covid19 and an existing body of research that may help us predictively break the chain of transmission.
Read the episode at https://socos.org/episode/covid-19
This podcast was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is by Tim Beek.
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21min
July 06, 2020 Mad Science Solves...Knowledge Gaps
Dr. Ming works in a hugely diverse array of fields, from cognitive neuroprosthetics to economics, from data science to education. To us working at Socos Labs, she seems to be an expert in everything. Today on #madsciencesolves we ask her if there are any fields that she wishes that she knew more about.
This podcast was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is from Anchor and Tim Beek.
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11min
July 02, 2020 Mad Science Solves...World Building
Dr. Vivienne Ming talks about world-building in science fiction and fantasy and shares some of the more memorable places she's traveled through books and movies.
This podcast was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is by Anchor and Tim Beek.
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29min
July 02, 2020 Mad Science Solves...The Simpsons
At least once a day at Socos Labs, Vivienne somehow interjects "there was this one episode of the Simpsons..."
Today on Mad Science Solves, Vivienne digs into the long history of the show and what makes it so unique.
This podcast was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is by Anchor and Tim Beek.
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26min
July 02, 2020 Mad Science Solves...Netflix
What shows should we stream during the pandemic? What makes for truly good television?
Today Dr. Ming talks about her favorite and least favorite shows, from "Adventure Time" to "Breaking Bad".
This podcast was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is by Anchor and Tim Beek.
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44min
July 01, 2020 Mad Science Solves...Lamentations on Laminations
Dr. Ming spends most of her time traveling the world to share the groundbreaking work we do at Socos Labs. This means that her palette is more diverse than most. Today's episode is all about food and Vivivenne's experiences eating abroad.
This podcast was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is by Anchor and Tim Beek.
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33min
July 01, 2020 Mad Science Solves...Garage Bands and D&D for Noobs
This week, Socos Secret Age and aspiring nerd Kelsey McFalls asks Vivienne to explain Dungeons & Dragons.
Vivienne shares a few stories about playing bass in her high school garage band.
This podcast was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is by Anchor and Tim Beek.
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18min
July 01, 2020 Mad Science Solves...The Good Place
Dr. Vivienne Ming shares her thoughts (and spoilers) about NBC's "The Good Place". What's the point of heaven if once you get there you stop doing any good?

There are some spoilers in this video. If you haven't watched the show yet, go do it now. We know you have time. Then, come back and watch this video.
This podcast was produced by Kat White and Kelsey McFalls.
Our music is by Anchor and Tim Beek.
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18min

FAQs about Mad Science Solves...:

How many episodes does Mad Science Solves... have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.