On September 19, 2024, Rebecca Wright, Druckenmiller Professor of Computer Science and Faculty Director of the Vagelos Computational Science Center, was the featured science expert for Wrong Answers Only, Symphony Space’s science and comedy fusion event, run by LabX, a program of the National Academy of Sciences.
Hosted by comedian, writer, and podcaster Chris Duffy, Wrong Answers Only is a humor-filled game show and scientific learning experience. Alongside Duffy and guest comedians Ziwe, Michael Cruz Kayne, and Wyatt Cenac, Wright took the stage as a computer science expert to talk about research, play educational games, and participate in a live audience Q&A, sharing her knowledge on cybersecurity in a fun, accessible way. During the event, Prof. Wright and the comedians covered a wide range of topics, from bad technology habits to ethical hacking and how to protect your privacy.
“One of our best shows yet!” —LabX
