Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Science is learning from start-ups (with Adam Marblestone)
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May 15, 2023 Adam Marblestone, CEO of Convergent Research and expert in AI, biophysics, and neuroscience, discusses the revolutionary concept of Focused Research Organizations (FROs). He explains how these entities can transform scientific research by offering startup-like structures that address funding and collaboration challenges. Adam explores the implications of FROs on academic careers, emphasizing alternative paths for scientists. He also dives into the influence of large language models on research innovation and the importance of diverse funding mechanisms to drive scientific progress.
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FROs: A New Approach to Science
- Focused Research Organizations (FROs) are time-limited, special-purpose nonprofits.
- They pursue specific scientific goals like tool creation, unlike traditional academic labs.
FROs vs. Traditional Science
- Traditional science funding revolves around individual researchers, grants, and publications.
- FROs prioritize engineering needs and functional purpose, contrasting with academia's novelty focus.
E11 Bio: Mapping the Brain
- E11 Bio, an FRO, develops brain-mapping technology by labeling neurons with molecular color codes.
- This complex project requires an engineering team approach rather than individual research efforts.