Xapiens at MIT

Pandemics, Gene Drives, Existential Threats

Today I interview Prof. Kevin Esvelt of the MIT media lab. Coming from George Church's lab, Kevin was part of the discovery of Crispr, and the inventor of the Crispr based gene drive. He has become deeply involved in the prevention of existential risks.

Lupe Fiasco's MIT: Academic Rap

Wasalu Jaco p.k.a. Lupe Fiasco is a rapper, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, (martial) artist, (and more), and is spending the 2022-2023 school year at MIT as an MLK Visiting Scholar. He was kind enough to take some time to talk about his goals for the upcoming year, where he envisions rap going and its interplay with academia and institutions, and the fundamentals of his craft. Talking with Lupe was incredibly on many levels, and I look forward to connecting with him again at the end of the year and re-examining this discussion then.

XPC #19: Brad Stanfield, A Doctor and Youtuber Fighting Aging

The Xapiens Podcast (XPC) Episode 19: Join Xapiens Co-Director Loyd Waites in a discussion with Dr. Brad Stanfield, a 30 year old medical doctor trained in New Zealand who is trying to see if we are any closer to finding ways that extend healthspan.

XPC #18: "Give me a tanker of Iron, I'll give you an Ice Age," interview with David Emerson

The Xapiens Podcast (XPC) Episode 18: Join Xapiens Co-Director Loyd Waites in a discussion with Dr. David Emerson from the Bigelow Institute. Dr. Emerson. His research focuses on mitigating climate change through iron fertilization and aquaculture. Learn more about his research here: https://www.bigelow.org/about/people/demerson.html

XPC #19: Brad Stanfield, A Doctor and Youtuber Fighting Aging

The Xapiens Podcast (XPC) Episode 18: Join Xapiens Co-Director Loyd Waites in a discussion with Dr. Brad Stanfield, a 30 year old medical doctor trained in New Zealand who is trying to see if we are any closer to finding ways that extend healthspan.