Culture Shock: What's Brewing for the Bioeconomy in 2025
Karl and Erum give us a peek into their outlook for 2025, discussing biotech trends, the rise of decentralized science, and the convergence of AI with biology. They talk about the thawing of the "biotech winter," the potential risks of a new bird flu pandemic, and exciting innovations in quantum biology and drug discovery. Their conversation also touches on how waste can become a resource in biomanufacturing, the future of microbiome engineering, and the growing visibility of biotech in mainstream media. Tune in to hear Karl and Erum set the stage for an exciting year ahead in the world of biotech and beyond.
Chapters:
• 00:00:00 – The Mushroom That Might Save Us All
• 00:00:15 – A Slightly Nasal New Year Kickoff
• 00:01:30 – Bird Flu: The Pandemic Alarm We're Ignoring
• 00:04:43 – Decentralized Science: Funding the Future with Tokens
• 00:08:16 – AI, Quantum Biology, and Drug Discovery Breakthroughs
• 00:11:36 – Turning Trash into Treasure: Biomanufacturing's Next Frontier
• 00:14:12 – Microbiomes: Tiny Giants in Biotech's Future
• 00:16:14 – Biotech Goes Mainstream: Ads, Cartoons, and Pop Culture
• 00:19:54 – 2025 Awaits: A Year of Big Ideas and Bold Moves
