Restoring reality to science education through bold, visual media


Our Mission

We create and distribute bold, science-based educational media for all ages while providing tools to reinforce scientific reality and empower the public.

We utilize striking animated videos, articles, books, pamphlets, and more to communicate scientific topics in an engaging, digestible way.

Our Vision

We envision a scientifically literate society of inquisitive people who want to explore yet also protect the sciences in all aspects of life.

Through this, we want to restore reality to science education, establish a generational shield against toxic ideologies, and help ground others in science and objective truth.


Meet the Paradox Team

  • Zachary Elliott

    FOUNDER & CEO

    Science communicator specializing in sex and gender. Author of three books on the biology of sex, and the producer of animated videos on sex differences. His fascination with sex and gender and the desire to educate led him to create the Paradox Institute in January 2020.

  • Cynthia Breheny

    PRESIDENT

    A digital artist, animator, and author. Her lifelong experience with gender dysphoria and her professional design skills provide her with unique abilities to communicate sex and gender concepts.

  • Talia Nava

    EDITOR & CONTRIBUTOR

    Formal education in Cognitive Psychology and Medical Anthropology. Her experience working with patients in a psychiatric hospital gives her direct experience with a number of mental health issues.

  • Sammy Stagg

    EDITOR & CONTRIBUTOR

    Sammy is a PhD student in neuroscience studying circadian neuroinflammation in dementia. His other research interests include sex differences, sexuality, and gender dysphoria.