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The Macroscience Podcast

Tim Hwang
Scientific Funding Institutions
Metascience
Meta-Science
Scientific Research
Arpas
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FAST Grants
Innovative Science Models
Covid-19
Nonprofit Projects
Philanthropy
Artificial Intelligence
Research Ecosystems
Progress Studies
Science
Scientific Advancement
Safety
Innovation Policy
Speculative Technologies
Pre-Commercial Exploratory Research

A podcast about macroscientific theory, policy, and strategy www.macroscience.org

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IN THIS EPISODE: Professor Heidi Williams, Professor Paul Niehaus, and Matt Clancy walk through academic, non-profit and private sector paths to research, the importance of your surroundings, and how you can find good use-inspired questions.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Journalist Derek Thompson and economist Eli Dourado investigate the bottlenecks standing in the way of the invention vs. the diffusion of ideas. They discuss whether new ideas are getting harder to find, how to get these new ideas to... more

IN THIS EPISODE: Journalist Dylan Matthews leads a conversation with Open Philanthropy CEO Alexander Berger, Professor Tyler Cowen, and IFP Co-CEO Caleb Watney. Together, they explore the relationship between effective, robust scientific institutions... more

IN THIS EPISODE: Journalist Dylan Matthews sits down with Professor Tyler Cowen, Matt Clancy, and Jacob Trefethen to discuss whether there are tensions between accelerating science and safety. With case studies where society has faced this tradeoff b... more

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Recent Guests

Eli Dourado
Senior research fellow at the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University, and Chief Economist at the Abundance Institute.
Abundance Institute
Episode: Metascience 101 - EP8: "Invention vs. Diffusion"
Dylan Matthews
Reporter at Vox, covering philanthropy and social progress
Vox
Episode: Metascience 101 - EP7: “Science and Political Legitimacy"
Alexander Berger
Co-CEO of Open Philanthropy, engaged in funding scientific research.
Open Philanthropy
Episode: Metascience 101 - EP7: “Science and Political Legitimacy"
Tyler Cowen
Economist, Founder of FastGrants
Mercatus Center
Episode: Metascience 101 - EP4: "ARPAs, FROs, and Fast Grants, oh my!"
Patrick Hsu
Co-founder of the Arc Institute, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley
Arc Institute
Episode: Metascience 101 - EP4: "ARPAs, FROs, and Fast Grants, oh my!"
Adam Marblestone
CEO of Convergent Research
Convergent Research
Episode: Metascience 101 - EP4: "ARPAs, FROs, and Fast Grants, oh my!"
Jon Askonas
Assistant professor of politics at the Catholic University of America and senior fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation.
Catholic University of America
Episode: Macroscience Podcast Ep3: Jon Askonas
Matt Clancy
Research fellow at Open Philanthropy and proprietor of New Things Under The Sun
Open Philanthropy
Episode: Macroscience Podcast: Matt Clancy
Ben Reinhardt
CEO of Speculative Technologies
Speculative Technologies
Episode: Macroscience Podcast: Ben Reinhardt

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Tim Hwang

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Macroscience Podcast: Ben Reinhardt
Q: How significant do you think size is to the effectiveness of research organizations?
Ben theorizes that there is a maximal size for effective research organizations, which impacts their capacity for fostering innovative work.
Macroscience Podcast: Ben Reinhardt
Q: What's your mission at Speculative Technologies, and how are you trying to do it differently?
He states that their mission is to enable technologies without institutional homes, focusing primarily on materials and manufacturing technologies.
Macroscience Podcast: Ben Reinhardt
Q: Why do you think existing institutions are not sufficient for what you're dreaming of?
Ben argues that current academic structures incentivize superficial novelty over practical utility, creating a gap between research and real-world application.
Macroscience Podcast: Ben Reinhardt
Q: What do you think is the kind of work that is undersupported?
Ben identifies pre-commercial technology research, which aims to create useful technology that is not yet a market product, as a critical area lacking support.
Macroscience Podcast: Ben Reinhardt
Q: So for those who don't know you, do you want to just give a quick introduction to your background?
Ben describes his journey as one of dissatisfaction with existing institutions, leading him from academia to Silicon Valley and ultimately to founding Speculative Technologies.

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Exploring the intricate intersections of scientific theory and practice, conversations focus on macroscientific perspectives that shape policy and strategy in today's complex world. The episodes frequently address innovative funding models, experimental methodologies, and the challenges inherent in scientific research, ranging from historical evaluations to modern technological dilemmas. Through dialogues with experts from various fields, the discussions illuminate the pivotal role of meta-science in fostering collaboration among scholars and refining the processes that underpin significant scientific advancements. Notably, the podcast emphasizes the need for flexibility and curiosity-driven exploration within the scientific landscape, pres... more

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