Broad Institute
biomedical and genomic research center
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Videos Mentioning Broad Institute
Discerning what’s most important about both the COVID-19 zoonotic transmission and lab leak theories
Peter Attia MD
The institution where scientist Alina Chan is based, who has researched the potential lab leak origin of SARS-CoV-2.
169 - COVID-19 Lab Leak: Examining all sides of the debate & the barriers to a full investigation
Peter Attia MD
The institution where scientist Olina Chan works, who put forth a pre-print paper advancing the idea of a lab leak based on the virus's immediate readiness to infect humans.
The Procrastination Cure Nobody Tells You (How To Be Productive & Get Work Done) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
An institution where a team successfully managed project overload using the 'doing fewer things' principle.
Did SARS-CoV-2 Escape from a Lab?: A Conversation with Matt Ridley and Alina Chan (Episode #311)
Sam Harris
Alina Chan works here as a scientific advisor and viral vector engineer.
Eric Schmidt — The Promises and Perils of AI, the Future of Warfare, Profound Revolutions, and More
Tim Ferriss
An organization where Eric Schmidt serves as chair.
#66 – Vamsi Mootha, MD: Aging, T2D, cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s—do all roads lead to mitochondria?
Peter Attia MD
Where the interview was conducted; an entity created by Eric Lander to leverage genomics for biomedicine, joint between Harvard and MIT, involving Boston hospitals.
E71: Russia/Ukraine deep dive: escalation, risk factors, financial fallout, exit ramps and more
All-In Podcast
Research institution affiliated with MIT and Harvard, involved in the CRISPR patent battle and the favorable ruling.
Michael Mina: Rapid Testing, Viruses, and the Engineering Mindset | Lex Fridman Podcast #146
Lex Fridman
A high-throughput research institute that Michael Mina advocated for to scale up coronavirus testing, which later became the highest throughput laboratory in the country.
Manolis Kellis: Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything | Lex Fridman Podcast #142
Lex Fridman
A biomedical and genomic research center where cognitive systems (humans) interested in genomics might gravitate.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
MIT's biomedical research center, praised for its success and its suspected support for 'weird' ideas at the junior level.
Special Episode: Engineering the Apocalypse by Rob Reid and Sam Harris
Sam Harris
A joint venture between Harvard and MIT, producing a huge proportion of the world's best genetic science, where Pardis Sabeti also has an appointment.
Fixing The Hidden Factor Making Us Miserable At Work | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
An institute in Cambridge where a team successfully implemented a physical Kanban-style system using index cards on a wall for transparent task management.
Systems Awareness: What Do We Mean by Systems Change?
MIT Open Learning
Diana Chapman Walsh is a former chair of the board of this organization.
Sheryl Sandberg, plus open-source AI gene editing explained
All-In Podcast
Holds foundational patents for CRISPR-Cas systems, in collaboration with MIT and Harvard.
E156: Ivy League antisemitism, macro, SaaS recovery, Gemini, Figma deal delay + big Friedberg update
All-In Podcast
The institution associated with George Church in the controversial discussion about the initial discovery of gene editing.
Harvard Thinking: The things we carry
Harvard University
An institute associated with Harvard University and MIT, involved in biological research, including the biology of adversity project.
Walter Isaacson on CRISPR, Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and More! | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A major biomedical and health research institute affiliated with MIT and Harvard University, where Fong Zhang conducts his research on CRISPR.
Eric Schmidt — Lessons from a Trillion-Dollar Coach | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Eric Schmidt serves on its board.