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Former Vox Producer's YouTube Science Show Garners 2.8 Billion Views

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Cleo Abram, a former producer for Vox Media, left her role to create her own YouTube channel, "Huge If True," focusing on optimistic science and technology. The channel, with 7 staff members, has garnered 8.2 million subscribers and 2.8 billion views by explaining complex scientific topics like quantum computing and clean energy in an accessible yet in-depth manner. Abram aims to inspire viewers by showcasing how science and technology can improve lives, positioning her work as a modern, optimistic counterpart to shows like Star Trek. AI

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Former Vox Producer's YouTube Science Show Garners 2.8 Billion Views

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ian Shepherd, Contributor ·

    How A Former Vox Producer Built One Of YouTube's Biggest Science Shows

    Former Netflix and Vox journalist Cleo Abram left traditional media to build Huge If True on YouTube. Now at 2.2 Billion views, she's reshaping science journalism.

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