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The DeSci Podcast

Juan Benet on the Translational Science Problem, AGI and Decentralized Science

Sep 8, 2023
Juan Benet, Founder of Protocol Labs, discusses the translational science problem, cryptocurrency's impact on research, and the intersection of AI and future society.
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  • The biggest challenge in science is translating discoveries into real-world applications that benefit society.
  • Cryptocurrency has had a significant impact on scientific funding, supporting controversial and frontier scientific fields.

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Prioritizing high leverage impact and simpler plans

To achieve massive scale impact, it is important to prioritize efforts that have higher likelihood of success and can have a ripple effect through networks and communities. Building on smaller efforts that can translate into larger impacts is key. The focus should be on finding leverage points and accelerating progress through smarter allocation of resources.

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