How To Make A Science Video ... like Simone Giertz
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Sep 11, 2023 
In this engaging conversation, Simone Giertz, the 'queen of shitty robots,' shares her inventive journey from physics to comedy maker videos. She discusses using vulnerability as a strategy to connect with her audience while avoiding tutorial formats. Discover her thoughts on creative freedom, the importance of personal satisfaction in content creation, and what inspired her popular projects. Simone’s vision for the future includes AI-generated educational videos, proving her forward-thinking spirit in the world of making.
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Channel As A Personal Build Journal
- Simone's channel is a personal journal of building, problem-solving, and creative exploration rather than formal tutorials.
- That personal, exploratory style makes her work feel authentic and hard to replicate.
Toothbrush Helmet That Launched Her Channel
- Simone began posting because she made a toothbrush helmet pilot for a kids' electronics show and never heard back from broadcasters.
- She uploaded the project to YouTube and eventually prioritized the platform over the original TV opportunity.
Position Yourself As Learner, Not Authority
- Presenting yourself as a learner rather than an authority can protect creators and invite audiences to join the process.
- Simone used this stance partly as a defense against sexism and to make her content approachable.