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#211 – Sam Bowman on why housing still isn't fixed and what would actually work

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Impact of Lab Space Scarcity on Scientific Innovation

This chapter explores the challenges posed by limited laboratory space in the UK, specifically in London, and its detrimental impact on scientific research and innovation. It highlights how the scarcity of facilities forces researchers into safer, more conventional projects, ultimately stifling bold experimental initiatives.

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