BioHackers Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2 of the BioHackers Podcast!   In this episode, David and Alex welcome education innovator and AI evangelist Julie Johnston to the show. Together, they share their perspectives on Gen-AI and the fast-approaching future of education, including challenges for faculty, the speed of change, new assessment models, AI mentoring, and how educators are building policies around the use of Generative AI in the classroom. Disclaimer: Praxis AI is a human-first organization.😊  Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yQhaaxzpHNM [https://youtu.be/yQhaaxzpHNM]  Listen to the audio version wherever you get your Podcasts: https://www.biohackerspod.com [https://www.biohackerspod.com]    Here is a list of topics:  * Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 (00:00) * Thoughts on Generative AI? (02:09) * Speed of Change – 16 Lobes in Her Brain (04:17) * Welcome Julie to the Show (06:49) * Why Is Julie in Higher Ed? Cool Stuff at IU? (07:40) * Challenges in Generative AI? (10:10) * Generative AI’s Insane Adoption Curve (12:28) * Professor vs AI Balance (16:59) * Assessment of Embedding Pria into Alex’s Work (21:34) * Future of Learning After Generative AI (30:09) * Alex’s Take on the Future of Learning (31:07) * The Impact of An AI Infused Workplace on Education (36:50) * How Are Educators Creating AI Policies? (45:45) * Closing Thoughts (55:34)  Enjoy the Show!  Thanks for your support: https://www.patreon.com/praxisai [https://www.patreon.com/praxisai]

Welcome to Season 2 of the BioHackers Podcast! This is Episode 1 – HI to AI.  In this episode, David and Alex look back at the inspiring guests and fun-filled episodes of Season 1. Then, they look ahead to Season 2 and explore the topic on everyone’s minds … artificial intelligence and its role in education. David shares a recent conversation with the digital mentor Pria while Alex discusses his recent experiences using AI in school and research. They end the podcast with a heartfelt plea for assistance scaling the Praxis AI mission. Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DZjo6SLNcec [https://youtu.be/DZjo6SLNcec]  Here is a list of topics:  * Welcome to Season 2 (00:00) * Thank You to Season 1 Participants (01:14) * Looking Forward to Season 2 (12:55) * Recent Conversation with Pria (18:57) * AI in Education – Observations from Spring ‘23 (24:25) * AI in Research – Sharing Experiences (28:35) * Scaling the Praxis AI Mission (39:37) Enjoy the Show! Thanks for your support: https://www.patreon.com/praxisai [https://www.patreon.com/praxisai]

Welcome to Episode 12 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, David and Alex welcome world-renown insectologist Markandeya Gorantla from India. Together, they explore insect pheromones as a solution for crop-destroying pests, the power of interdisciplinary research, GMOs, insect attraction, and how computational biology can help anyone solve humanity’s largest problems as well as landing you a sweet bug posse! Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qYAI3hHQcvU [https://youtu.be/qYAI3hHQcvU]   Here is a list of topics:  * Welcome to Episode 12 (00:00) * Bugs and Crop Production (1:15) * Alex, Markandeya, and DNA Microarrays (3:06) * Welcome Markandeya to the Show (4:29) * Markandeya’s Story: Early Genetics with Rice Crops (6:29) * The Development of a Pheromone to Control Bug Populations (9:30) * Locust Epidemics and Agriculture (12:11) * The Diversity of Insect Pheromones (14:30) * Why Bugs Follow Markandeya Everywhere (22:07) * The Concept of Clean Food (26:55)   * The Magic of Markandeya’s Pheromones (28:26)   * Endless Possibilities of Computational Biology Skills (33:23)   * The Interdisciplinary Nature of Markandeya’s Work (35:39)   * Benefits of Integrating Computational Biology into Research (38:18)   * What is a BioHacker to You? (41:33)   * Closing Thoughts (42:42)    Enjoy the Show!

Welcome to Episode 11 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, David and Alex welcome famed plant geneticist Alex Harkess from HudsonAlpha Biotechnology Institute. Together, they discuss genomic time traveling, cloning trees, the bridge from education to research, biohacking, and the power of telling stories for organisms that can’t speak for themselves.  Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KqFdb4pbVlI [https://youtu.be/KqFdb4pbVlI] Here is a list of topics:  * Welcome to Episode 11 (00:00) * Ethnobotany and Childhood Trees (01:07) * Welcome Alex to the Show (06:56) * Alex’s Story and Love of Trees (07:28) * The Magic of Diversity (13:24) * How Did the World Work Together with Hudson Alpha? (16:04) * Genome Sequencing is Time Traveling (20:26) * How Do Trees Capture Your Imagination? (26:32) * Expanding the Harkess Lab Digitally (28:23) * Overcoming the Inequity of the Field of Science (30:53) * Cloning the Iconic Auburn Oaks (39:15) * Unleashing Creativity with Online Learning (44:15) * Democratizing Course Creation (47:52) * Sharing and Caring in Genomics Academics (51:45) * What is the Difference Between Research and Education? (56:00) * What is a BioHacker to You? (59:40) * Closing Thoughts (01:01:15) Enjoy the Show!

Welcome to Episode 10 of the BioHackers Podcast! In this episode, David and Alex welcome Ayurveda experts Dr. Shivani Gupta and Reed Bender. Together, they explore the confluence of ancient Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric as a healing agent, and modern biochemistry. The result is a wonderful 5,000-year journey into a hopeful, healthier future.    Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DWb190Ov774  [https://youtu.be/DWb190Ov774] Sign up for the “BioHacking Turmeric” BioHackathon (Free): https://forms.gle/3RCzBd421RUnHopFA [https://forms.gle/3RCzBd421RUnHopFA]  Here is a list of topics:  * Welcome to Episode 10 (00:00) * Ayurveda – Polygenic Effects (01:54) * Biochemistry Machines (03:45) * Welcome Shivani and Reed to the Show (07:09) * What is Ayurvedic Medicine? (09:19) * Reed’s Journey – Mind-Body Biology (11:12) * Shivani’s Journey – The Naïve Optimist (12:44) * Biochemistry of Sticky Curcumin Molecule (17:20) * Role of Black Pepper in the Formula (20:58) * Entourage Effect – Holistic Approach to Curcumin (24:57) * Nobel Prize, Praxis Mission, and Turmeric BioHackathon (32:48) * Technology Allows Us to See the Complexity (40:24) * Role of Doshas in Health (43:00) * What are Doshas? (46:59) * Personalized Genetic Medicine (50:05) * Can Quantum Mechanics / AI Help? (54:54) * Don’t Put the Frog in a Blender (58:50) * Inflection Point | Closing Thoughts (1:01:30)    Enjoy the Show!