Worldview Studio

06/04/2025

At Worldview Studio, we believe that some of the most important conversations about mental and brain health are happening outside of traditional systems—on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, through the voices of creators.

We’re launching a new research project to better understand the motivations, values, and experiences of people who are building these communities online. Rather than focusing on misinformation or fact-checking, we’re starting from a place of curiosity:

-What are people really looking for when they engage with mental health content?

-How are creators shaping trust, community, and understanding in ways that professionals often miss?

More people are getting their mental health insights from social media than ever before—
especially people who can’t access care elsewhere. But most research has focused on what these platforms get wrong. We’re asking: what are they getting right?

We want to learn from the people doing this work—not to critique or correct, but to listen and understand what’s working, what’s needed, and how we can help strengthen it.

So we’re curious, who do you trust online for mental health info, and why? Share your favorite accounts in the comments!

08/07/2024

VOTE for our SXSW panel submission discussing “What is Intelligence Anyway?” -- Intelligence is complicated and misunderstood. The rapid ascent of AI makes it critical to re-examine and broaden our understanding of diverse intelligences. This interdisciplinary panel brings together engaging researchers to explore human, animal, artificial and collective intelligences and the implications for our future! |

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02/15/2024

We’re back with another in our series “The Inquirers” where we introduce you to the super heroes you may never have heard of! This week…Ada Lovelace! Ada was introduced to at an early age, and corresponded with several prominent of her time. She was a close collaborator of Charles Babbage, the inventor of the Analytical Engine.

At the time, computers were seen as mere number crunching calculators. Ada recognized the potential of the Analytical Engine to perform more complex operations, including the production of and , 100 years before modern .

Ada published the first intended to be processed by a machine. Her work was foundational to the development of and inspired generations of to come.

Were you familiar with Ada Lovelace’s life or work?

10/17/2023

In our series “The Inquirers” we introduce you to the super heroes you may never have heard of! This week we meet Mary Anning who was born into poverty in Lyme Regis, Dorset. She developed a passion for collecting from a young age, an activity her family relied on as a source of income.

During Anning's time, the idea of an ancient world dominated by species was not widely accepted. Many educated believed that all fossils were the remains of still-existing species. 

Anning discovered the first complete Ichthyosaur at the age of 12, and went on to find many other significant specimens. Her discoveries helped support the emerging theory that was once dominated by now-extinct creatures in an 'Age of '.

Stay curious! Do you have any questions about Mary Anning's life or work?

09/12/2023

This Thursday, September 14th at 9am PT, we're closing out this busy summer with a very important appearance at the UN General Assembly Science Summit!

Our CEO, Brie Linkenhoker will be joined by Managing Director of N Square and Horizon 2045, Erika Gregory, as well as her colleague and Director of Foresight, Pupul Bishtto discuss how inform the policies and decisions we face in the ! Needless to say this conversation is going to be VERY exciting.

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07/19/2023

In our series “The Inquirers” we introduce you to the super you may never have heard of! This week we’re highlighting Dr. Rosalind Franklin, a chemist and X-ray who was known for her exacting attention to detail and ability to interpret complex data.

In the early 1950s, the structure of was one of the biggest mysteries in .

Franklin's laboratory produced a clear X-ray image of DNA, known as 51, which showed a distinctive cross-shaped pattern. This pattern of X-ray scattering proved that the molecule had a helical structure. Photograph 51 was instrumental in helping James Watson and Francis Crick develop their model of the DNA double helix.

Stay curious! Do you have any questions about Dr. Rosalind Franklin's life or work?

06/23/2023

We 're all familiar with , , . But (the study of scallops)? (fermentation)? (dark matter)? This funny, fascinating, far-ranging podcast is addictive, hosted by the curious (and sometime profane) Alie Ward. Her genius is making even most obscure science exciting and relevant and finding diverse and delightful scientists to interview. But where to dig in? Acarology/pathology ("tick talk" and lyme disease) was my first stop, followed by its bloody cousin, vampirology. Perhaps (adorable dophins)? Or photology (are invisibility cloaks possible?) Simply perusing the list of shows will make you feel smarter! And if you want kid-friendly audio, try the G-rated smallogies. So many 'ologies; so little time! Tell us where you jumped in!

06/16/2023

What does sound like? Quiet, noisy, , eerie? Climb aboard for an audio journey to , , the space between the stars and more. Each episode of this new KQED-San Francisco podcast is only 2-4 minutes long and also includes fascinating facts and interpretations. No wonder the series won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovative journalism--it's an out-of this-world experience for adults and kids alike!

06/13/2023

Our series “The Inquirers” introduces you to the you may never have heard of! This week we learn about Rachel Carson, an avid writer and reader from a young age. She later pursued a degree in marine biology, and her work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service allowed her to develop expertise in conservation and .

In the 1950s and 60s, Carson was alarmed by the widespread use of chemical and , such as DDT, and the environmental damage they caused.

She published the groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," arguing that pesticides harmed the environment and endangered human health.

The book's popularity led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency ( ) and a ban on in the United States. Carson's work helped launch the modern environmental movement and inspired many people to take action to protect the planet.

Stay curious! Have you ever heard of the "ocean's guardian" before? What are some ways we can protect our today?

06/09/2023

Hooray, it's summer! Slather on sun screen! Sip a frosty drink! Read some ! It's not all dystopia and can even have a happy ending. Here are three recent books that bring futures to life.

The Ministry for the Future, by Kim Stanley Robinson
The Ministry protects the interests of humans, flora, fauna, and the planet Earth--and even ensuring there is a future. That means tackling and the economic, political, and social systems that enable it. Impossible, you say? Think again!

Venomous Lumpsucker, by Ned Beauman
What if companies could offset their damages by purchasing 'extinction credits,' effectively allowing them to legally destroy thousands of species every month? This razor-sharp dark comedy explores an absurd near-future where capitalism and environmental collapse have both snowballed out of control.

The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
Jumping ahead 60,000 years, the terraforming of Planet Sasky is well underway. Then Destiny and her team discover a progressive civilization hidden inside a volcano and the devious plans of Sasky's developers to destroy it. Mobilizeing a force of talented "people"--homo sapiens, moose, naked mole rats, drones, trains, and more--they fight back with consequences.

What's on your (or recommendation) list?

05/30/2023

Annie Easley started her career as a "human computer" at NASA's predecessor, NACA, where she excelled in mathematics.

As space exploration became a national priority, scientists were trying to find ways to get more thrust out of the fuels being used to power rocket engines.

Annie created and tested new algorithms for efficient rocket fuel use, ultimately leading to significant rocket propulsion system advancements. Her work contributed to developing the Centaur upper-stage rocket, which has been used in various space missions, including the launch of weather and communications satellites.

Stay curious! Do you have any questions about Annie Easley's life or work?

05/26/2023

No matter where you live, you've probably witnessed the tragedy of . Almost 60 years ago, psychiatrist Marie Nyswander and her Rockerfeller colleagues found a "miracle" treatment for **in addiction: . Follow Marie's complicated journey as addiction research and policy evolved. Discover why she fervently believed in harm reduction and human resilience, even against the odds and controversy. As we face today's crisis, we're still a long way from a "cure." But perhaps we can learn from Marie's compassion. Listen to Season 5 of Lost Women of Science (meet four more pioneers in earlier seasons), and tell us what gives you hope.