110. 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​. Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing? Learn more at ⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠ 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 Episode Links: Spore Token   ARPA-H Vitalia - Join today!  Vitalia Summer School Program - Enroll today! Cemvita  Polybion Head & Shoulders x NFL scalp microbiome commercial Nike Stairs commercial American Dad gene editing episode Common Side Effects on Adult Swim Topics Covered:  2025 outlook, decentralized science, quantum biology, longevity biotech, waste to value, waste as a resource, biomaterials, bioeducation, microbiome Have a question or comment? Message us here: Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media