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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 5 MIN

AI as the Ultimate Lever: Hassabis, AlphaFold, and the Golden Age of Science

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

We explore Nobel laureate Demis Hassabis’s optimistic vision where AI and robotics amplify scientists—accelerating biology with AlphaFold, enabling a virtual cell, and freeing researchers to tackle bigger questions. We also hear Paul Nurse’s take on the value of creative, systemic thinking, discuss how automation could shift wet-lab work, and imagine how human curiosity evolves when machines handle the heavy lifting.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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