Solutions From The Multiverse
Hosts Adam Braus (@ajbraus) and Scot Maupin (@scotmaupin) meet up each week where Adam brings a new idea to help the world and Scot picks and prods at it with jokes and questions. The result is an informative and entertaining podcast that always gets you thinking.
Episodes
108 episodes
Solving Procrastination: Change Your Environment, Change Your Life | S03 E09
Read Adam’s book Motivate on the most up-to-date science of motivation. Bit.ly/motivate-bookThe most frustrating part of self-improvement is the loop: you promise you wil...
Solving Women's Rights: Labor Over Mangos 🥭🥭🥭 | S03 E08
A weird, uncomfortable realization kicked this conversation off: the United States still doesn’t clearly guarantee equal rights for women at the constitutional level, and we’ve been sliding backward on core freedoms that shape everyday life. As...
Solving Science: AI that Can Predict Science with Jonah Lynch | S03 E07
innovationlens.orginfo@innovationlens.orgMost people talk about AI like it’s a faster intern. Jonah Lynch is building something closer to an intellectual compass: a system that can “read”...
Solving College: Elton University—the 1-on-1 Tutoring University | S03 E06
Show links:Elton UniversitySold a Story (Podcast Mini-Series)College is supposed ...
Solving the AI Apocalypse: Tax Wealth Not Work | S03 E05
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Solving Saints: Secular Saints Day Calendar | S03 E04
Your birthday already comes with a zodiac sign, a personality quiz, and a thousand targeted ads. What if it also came with a moral hero you could actually learn from?We kick off a St Patrick’s Day-flavored riff that turns into a serious...
Solving Global Development: A Green Belt and Road Initiative | S03 E03
What if American influence felt like clean water, reliable power, and healthier newborns instead of tariffs and weapons? We lay out a bold “belt and suspenders” strategy: a Green Belt and Road that targets water security, neonatal health, and c...
Solving Sabotage: Ethical Sabotage | S03 E02
Ever wish you could stop harm before it starts—without hurting anyone? We dive into ethical sabotage, a provocative framework for targeted, non-injurious disruption aimed at preventing foreseeable damage. Instead of waiting at the tracks to pul...
Solving Bioethics: Compassionate Principlism | S03 E01
In this week's episode of "Solutions from the Multiverse," I (Adam) used Google Notebook LLM to make a podcast episode about my recent paper "Compassionate Principlism: Towards a Novel Alternative to Standard Principlism in Bioethics" pub...
Solving Academic Journals: A Journal for Ambitious Ideas | S02 E45
Can music and speech combine to create powerful emotional experiences? Join us as we explore this fascinating intersection, starting with a light-hearted chat about our attempts at pop music. We dive deep into the creative process of blending m...
Solving the National Debt: Raise Taxes on the Wealthy | S02 E44
Ever wondered how something as simple as a gradient puzzle could transform your day? Find out in this episode as we celebrate the zen-like qualities of gradient puzzles and their unique ability to relax and center your mind. Then, join us as we...
Solving Fines, Pain, and Farts: Workday Fines, Empty Needles, and Fartless Beans | S02 E43
Ever wondered why a millionaire and a minimum wage worker pay the same fine for a traffic violation? Today, we propose a groundbreaking idea: work day fines! Imagine fines proportionate to your daily income, making penalties just as impactful w...
Solving Ethics for Atheists: Minimizing Misery | S02 E42
Can humor survive the era of cancel culture? Today, we tackle the intriguing concept of "lapelle de voie"—the call of the void—and its implications for banter and social interactions. We also explore the quirky idea of "cancel cultural appropri...
Solving Energy, Architecture, and Elections: Earth Lasers, Cathedrals, and Sortition | S02 E41
Imagine limitless, virtually free energy from geothermal fusion lasers! This episode explores groundbreaking advancements in geothermal energy, spotlighting a revolutionary laser technology capable of drilling through the Earth's crust to tap i...
Solving the Democratic Party: A Children's Bill of Rights | S02 E40
What happens when a routine visit to a CrossFit gym turns into a saga of bans and baffling expectations? Join us as we recount the comedic chaos of our fitness journeys, topped off with a sprinkle of multiverse madness. Scott and I unravel the ...
Solving Sweat: The Fashionable Fight Against Climate Change | S02 E39
Imagine strutting out the door each morning, confident that your stylish shirt is also your silent warrior in the battle against climate change. In our latest episode, we spill the secrets of a fashion revolution that could see your laundry pil...
Solving Capitalism and Socialism: Becoming Anti-Feudal | S02 E38
Ever considered how a year-round school calendar might shake up the traditional learning experience? Our latest episode tackles this question head-on, as we share personal stories and compare the potential academic and social benefits for stude...
Solving Feet: Anatomically Correct Socks with Tanja Warter | S02 E37
https://plus12socks.com/Ever slipped into a pair of socks and wondered if they're doing more harm than good? Join me as we explore the intriguing world of anatomically correct socks with Tanya from...
Solving Hiring Prejudice: Make Educational Attainment a Protected Class | S02 E36
Could your diploma be silently sabotaging your job prospects? This week we're tearing down the ivory towers of higher education, proposing a radical shift in hiring practices that could ignite a firestorm of debate. Buckle up as we examine the ...
Solving Sugar Cravings: The Quest for a Sweet-Free Life | S02 E35
Ever wondered if Venus, the goddess of love, could catch waves on her iconic shell? We've got that covered, and much more, in a whimsical journey through art and the lighter side of life's curiosities. Our banter takes us from the strokes of Bo...
Solving Zoochosis: Introducing Zootopia | S02 E34
Let's kick things off with a bit of unexpected whimsy as Tsunami Jake sends us down a rabbit hole of prison reform, sports, and the colorful world of mascots. It's 'The Longest Yard' meets real life, and you won't want to miss the laughs and in...
Solving Opioid Abuse: Bike Lanes to Fix Back Pains with Bedford Williamson | S02 E33
Ever found yourself questioning the quirky blend of senses known as synesthesia or wondering how a simple car accident could spiral into an opioid addiction? We've roped in Bedford Williamson, a cherished voice on our show for the third time, t...
Solving Movies: Songs In All Films with Bedford Williamson | S02 E32
Ever ponder why our feline friends emit those curious chirps when eyeing birds through the window? We kick off with a whimsical discussion about these endearingly odd behaviors before shifting to the silver screen's latest hot topic – the 'Road...
Solving Free Speech: The Paradox of Tolerance | S02 E31
Have you ever stopped to consider what a world without coffee or sushi might look like? It's not just a caffeine-deprived dystopia we're talking about, but a real consequence of the shifting climate that's threatening the staples we hold dear. ...
Solving Marriage: Information for Building Stronger Marriages | S02 E30
NEW: This episode we recorded in both audio AND video, so if you'd like to watch a video version of it with Adam and Scot's faces, check out: https://youtu.be/K-oM6RMAzIIWhen I tied the knot, I wasn't handed a magical manua...