A researcher discusses exploring non-traditional sources for funding their scientific work including technologies and hiring due to limited resources and the edgy nature of their work for traditional funding sources such as NIH which is currently struggling financially.
The credibility of science is being undermined with the growth of a small cadre of people who use science for personal gain and create doubt in the public's understanding of real scientific issues like climate change. Scientists need to call out fraudulent members of their field who contribute to this problem.
Despite facing rejection from traditional funding sources, this writer was able to secure a private grant for his unconventional research project.
The increase in computing power through Moore's law combined with the removal of stigma around SETI will lead to more people working on new ideas and broadening the horizons of the immature science of SETI.
The Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics plans to focus on basic science research to understand the brain mechanisms involved in psychedelic experience. They also hope to educate the public about psychedelics as sources of information tend to be limited and not always rigorous.
In this podcast, the entrepreneur discusses his company, however, does not disclose much information, but shares his thoughts about the next 20 years being about hacking genetics, clones and more. He also answers other rapid-fire questions, including what's something he believes to be true that few others would agree with him on.