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Wondros Podcast

Airs weekdays at 4:10 am, 12:10 pm, and 8:10 pm PT.

The Wondros Podcast features probing discussions with experts and visionaries within their fields. Our guests speak about innovation, science, arts, entertainment, history, social justice, and more. Cultural provocateurs Jesse Dylan and Priscilla Cohen unpack smart, quirky, and out-of-the-box conversations with fascinating people revolving around Web3, music, art, and technology.

The Wondros Podcast is a great way to learn about the latest trends and developments in a variety of fields. Whether you’re interested in learning about the latest scientific breakthroughs, the most innovative new technologies, or the most important social issues of our time, you’ll find something valuable on The Wondros Podcast.

https://wondros.com/

 

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Andrew Hessel, author of the book “The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology.”

Andrew explains how digitizing biology through synthetic biology can help standardize the field, identify bad actors and designs, enable regulators to monitor developments and provide greater transparency for investors.

What is “Digitizing biology”?

  • Digitizing biology through synthetic biology can help establish standards in the field.
  • Digitization can also help identify bad actors, designs, and programs.
  • Regulators can better monitor developments in synthetic biology through digitization.
  • Greater transparency in the field can aid investors in identifying promising projects.
  • However, accidents and mistakes may still occur, and we must not be naive about the risks associated with synthetic biology.
  • Dynamics from the internet may carry over into synthetic biology as the field becomes more digitized.
  • The potential of synthetic biology is vast, but we must remain vigilant and responsible in our development and use of it.

0:00 – Intro

1:20 – What is Synthetic Biology

2:19 – Where is Synthetic Biology Taking Us

3:19 – Is this the next precision medicine

5:15 – What can it do for us today

6:47- Digital me

8:37 – Cancer immunotherapy

10:47 – Digitalization and automation

13:27 – Early days of synthetic biology

16:32 – Closing the loop with automation

18:23 – Materials

23:30 – Mark Kelly

29:55 – Open Source

 

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Pietro Moran of The Giving Block about leveraging crypto for philanthropic causes.

The Giving Block is making it easier for artists to donate their auction profits directly to charity with cryptocurrency, without middlemen. They share examples of teenagers and famous artists who have donated portions of their NFT collections and digital assets through their platform.

Highlights

  • The Giving Block enables artists to donate their auction profits directly to charity with cryptocurrency.
  • Donations can be made without the involvement of middlemen, avoiding potential conflicts or fees.
  • Artists of all ages, from teenagers to famous artists, have used The Giving Block to donate portions of their NFT collections and digital assets to charity.
  • The platform has helped to distribute funds to charities that address environmental concerns.
  • One anonymous artist from Art Blocks donated $3.5 million worth of Ethereum through The Giving Block.
  • The Giving Block provides resources to help people understand cryptocurrency and charitable giving.
  • Charities that partner with The Giving Block benefit from new donors willing to donate through cryptocurrency.

 

2:57 – About The Giving Block

4:44 – Boomers and Crypto

8:33 – Objections to Crypto

10:16 – Managing the Activation

11:32 – NFT Donations

12:28 – NFTs for Artists

15:36 – Smart Contracts

16:53 – Do you verify the nonprofit

17:53 – Can you change the smart contract

18:36 – How do you account for price fluctuations

20:51 – Communication with artists

23:21 – Crypto in general

25:01 – Current events

28:04 – Liquidity test

29:49 – Valuation

30:20 – The Future

32:53 – Digital Art

 

Jesse and Priscilla talk with Dr. Carolyn Kurle, professor of Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution about her work studying rats and their impact on islands, as well as the effects of climate change on ecosystems.

What happens to islands that become overrun with rats?

Marine ecologist Carolyn Kurle discusses

Highlights

  • Kurle studies the impact of rats on islands, which can lead to devastating effects on native species.
  • She also looks at the role of plants in ecosystems, including the vulnerable whitebark pine tree, which is dying off due to infestations of a beetle that is thriving due to rising temperatures.
  • Kurle uses scientific methods, such as DNA analysis and stable isotopes, to study animal diets and relationships in ecosystems.
  • She explores the interconnectedness of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, such as studying the role of salmon in fertilizing trees in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Kurle discusses the importance of communicating scientific findings to the public and policymakers.
  • She examines the effects of climate change on small islands, which can have disproportionate impacts due to their limited resources.
  • Kurle emphasizes the importance of educating and inspiring young people to pursue careers in science and conservation.

0:02 – Climate Change

2:11 – The First Night on Rat Island

5:28 – How Do Invasive Rats Impact the Rocky Inner Tidal System

6:54 – Cattle and Reindeer as an Invasive Species

12:21 – Island Conservation

22:10 – Earth Connection

31:06 – The Guidance Group