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Where do ideas come from? In each episode, scientists Itai Yanai and Martin Lercher explore science's creative side with a leading colleague. New episodes come out every second Monday.

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Martin Schwartz, a professor at Yale, is known for his work on integrins and his influential essay “The importance of stupidity in scientific research”. He emphasizes that while learning science makes you feel smart, true scientific discovery often i... more

With Ethan Mollick, professor at Wharton and author of the bestselling “Co-Intelligence”, we explore how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can enhance scientific creativity. Ethan emphasizes that AI excels at idea generation through sheer volume and r... more

David Baker, who was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for designing novel proteins with AI, is a professor at the University of Washington. In this episode, he explains how he socially engineers his lab’s "communal brain", where all individu... more

Victor Ambros, newly awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of microRNA, is a developmental biologist at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. In this episode, we explore improvisational science – the dynamic, collaborative process where... more

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Recent Guests

Martin Schwartz
Professor at Yale University in the Departments of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, and Cell Biology, known for his work on integrants and the scientific process.
Yale University
Episode: 74 | Martin Schwartz and the importance of stupidity in science
David Baker
Professor at the University of Washington and expert in protein design
University of Washington
Episode: 72 | David Baker and the lab's communal brain
Victor Ambros
Developmental biologist and Nobel Prize winner
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Episode: 71 | Victor Ambros and the unique ways we perceive wonder
Meghan O'Rourke
Writer and poet, author of 'The Invisible Kingdom' and three poetry collections
Yale University
Episode: 70 | Meghan O’Rourke on being the artist and their caretaker
Peter Godfrey-Smith
Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Episode: 68 | Peter Godfrey-Smith and middle class science
Alan Rosenberg
A scientist discussing data immersion in scientific research.
Episode: 67 | A hypothesis is a liability
Edith Hurd
Director of CRIG, sharing her transformative career experience.
Episode: 67 | A hypothesis is a liability
Zachary Pilpo
Scientist sharing his experience with fishing expeditions in research.
Episode: 67 | A hypothesis is a liability
Rich White
Scientist who discusses patterns in zebrafish embryos.
Episode: 67 | A hypothesis is a liability

Hosts

Itai Yanai
Co-host and researcher specializing in the intersection of science and creativity.
Martin Lercher
Co-host and researcher focused on scientific inquiry and creativity.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
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    The first two episodes have been thoughtful and exciting to listen to- I can’t wait for more to come!

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74 | Martin Schwartz and the importance of stupidity in science
Q: Is there something more you think we should talk about?
Martin Schwartz states that they have covered all the key points in his essays on stupidity and creativity in science.
74 | Martin Schwartz and the importance of stupidity in science
Q: How do you cultivate passion and indifference in science?
Martin Schwartz describes that passionate indifference comes from being invested in discovery while keeping one's ego out of the process.
74 | Martin Schwartz and the importance of stupidity in science
Q: What is your general process in terms of creativity?
Martin Schwartz explains that he doesn't know how it works but often wakes up with answers, suggesting that deep thinking about problems allows unconscious ideas to surface.
73 | Ethan Mollick and a million Einsteins in a server
Q: Do you think AI can help connect findings across different fields?
Ethan emphasizes that AI is increasingly adept at making connections between disparate fields of study, enhancing scientific progress.
73 | Ethan Mollick and a million Einsteins in a server
Q: Do you think there are some prompts you could use to encourage it to hallucinate more?
Ethan suggests prompting the AI for diversity and to think from various perspectives, which can yield more imaginative responses.

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This podcast focuses on the intersection of creativity and scientific inquiry, featuring scientists and researchers who explore the innovative processes that drive their work. Key discussions revolve around the importance of collaboration, diverse perspectives, and the interplay between personal experiences and scientific exploration. Topics covered include the role of artificial intelligence in augmenting creativity, components of successful brainstorming, and various approaches to scientific problem-solving, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the creative dynamics of science. A notable feature of this podcast is the emphasis on how emotional and personal narratives can resonate within scientific frameworks, which bring... more

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