Joseph Fridman

Director at Sociotechnical Studio, Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.

Joseph Fridman is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in research, science communication, and media production. He currently serves as a Director in the Sociotechnical Studio at Ginkgo Bioworks.2 While his LinkedIn profile does not explicitly mention a role as Fact Checker at Stripe Press, it's possible this is a recent or part-time position not yet reflected in his profile.

Some key aspects of Joseph Fridman's career and expertise include:

Professional Experience

Director at Ginkgo Bioworks' Sociotechnical Studio2
Communications Editor at Cambridge University Press for the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences1
Former Associate Editor at the MIT-Harvard Science Policy Review1
Advisor for the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Virtual Paperless Media Program1

Science Communication

Fridman has extensive experience in science communication across various media:

Writer for outlets like Aeon and Elemental1
Producer of text, audio, and video media1
Co-founder of Psychgeist, sponsored by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology1
Member of the 2020 ComSciCon and ComSciCon-SciWrite cohorts1

Audio Production

He has significant experience in audio production:

Freelance producer and in-house producer at Wonder Boy Audio1
Studio producer, fact-checker, and production assistant for Pushkin Industries1
Contributed to hundreds of audio productions, including work for major media outlets like This American Life, The New York Times, and NPR1 4

Research and Collaboration

Fridman is involved in various research and collaborative projects:

Research Fellow with Knology's media research group1
Lead on a project in collaboration with New York Times opinion senior editor and psychologists, supported by the Sir John Templeton Foundation1
Advisor to non-profit organizations like Playground of Empathy and Empathable1

Joseph Fridman's diverse skill set includes audio production, essay writing, fact-checking, press releases, media relations, and video production.3 His work spans multiple mediums, including audio, books, and documentary video.3

Highlights

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Episode 5: "New Paradigms, New Values" - Podscribe

Experience

Director, Sociotechnical Studio at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. (September 2023 - Present)

Associate Director, Sociotechnical Studio, Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. (January 2022 - September 2023); Senior Specialist, Sociotechnical Studio, Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. (November 2020 - January 2022); Team Lead, John Templeton Foundation (July 2021 - Present); Executive Director, Sound Education (August 2018 - Present); Advisor, Empathable (February 2023 - Present); Research Fellow, Knology (2022 - Present); Freelance roles at Pushkin Industries, Wonder Boy Audio, Gimlet Media, Self-employed, and others

Education

Doctor of Law - JD, City University of New York School of Law (2023 - 2027); Graduate Certificate, Business and Finance, D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University (2020); Master of Science - MS, Media Advocacy (Journalism and Law), Northeastern University (2018 - 2019); Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cognitive Science, summa cum laude, Cornell University (2013 - 2017); Non-degree enrichment program, Center for Talented Youth, The Johns Hopkins University (2007 - 2011); High School, Oceanside Senior High School (2009 - 2013)