Record-Breaking Stegosaurus Sale, Lab-Grown Pet Food Approved, Anthropic's $100M AI Fund, and Psilocybin's Brain Effects
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Jul 18, 2024
A nearly complete stegosaurus skeleton just sold for a staggering $44.6 million, raising questions about the ethics of such auctions. In a historic move, the UK has approved lab-grown chicken for pet food, promising environmental benefits but facing market challenges. The podcast also highlights a new $100 million fund dedicated to boosting AI innovation through early-stage startups. Lastly, intriguing studies reveal the possible mental health benefits of psilocybin, suggesting a promising future for this psychoactive compound.
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Record-Breaking Stegosaurus Sale
A Stegosaurus skeleton nicknamed "Apex" sold for $44.6 million at a Sotheby's auction.
This sale sparked debate about auctioning scientifically significant fossils to private collectors.
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Lab-Grown Pet Food Approved
The UK approved lab-grown meat for pets, a first in Europe.
This decision could lead to more sustainable and ethical pet food options.
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Anthropic's $100M AI Fund
Anthropic and Menlo Ventures launched a $100 million AI fund.
The fund will support AI startups, and Anthropic's AI assistant Claude will help recommend investments.
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In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore the groundbreaking sale of "Apex," a nearly complete stegosaurus skeleton that shattered auction records by fetching $44.6 million at Sotheby's New York. Discover the fascinating details of this Late Jurassic herbivore and learn about the ongoing debate surrounding the ethics of auctioning scientifically significant fossils to private collectors.
Next, we'll explore the United Kingdom's historic decision to approve lab-grown meat for pet consumption, as startup Meatly receives the green light to produce cultivated chicken for cats and dogs. Explore the potential environmental and ethical benefits of this innovative pet food solution, as well as the challenges it faces in terms of sustainability, cost, and market adoption.
We also cover the launch of the Anthology Fund, a $100 million initiative by Anthropic and Menlo Ventures aimed at accelerating AI innovation. Find out how this strategic partnership plans to support early-stage startups developing AI applications and infrastructure solutions, and learn about the role Anthropic's AI assistant Claude will play in the investment process. Finally, we discuss recent studies published in Nature that shed light on the mind-bending effects of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, and its potential therapeutic benefits for mental health conditions like depression.
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