Tyler Cowen, an economics professor, shares insights alongside Patrick Hsu, co-founder of the Arc Institute, and Adam Marblestone, CEO of Convergent Research. They explore the transformative power of new funding models like Fast Grants and Flexible Research Organizations, emphasizing their role in fostering innovation. The conversation also highlights the necessity for evolving scientific practices in response to modern challenges, particularly how startup culture invigorates research. They discuss the collaboration needed in life sciences and the impact of AI on scientific breakthroughs.

Patrick Hsu, a visionary in genome editing and AI, co-founded the Arc Institute where biomedical science meets machine learning. He shares insights on the revolutionary bridge RNAs that could redefine genome editing, likening it to CRISPR 3.0. Hsu discusses the role of AI as an autonomous assistant in research, and how it fosters creativity in labs. He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to overcome challenges in computational biology, all while exploring the exciting potential of merging AI with life sciences.