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Core Memory

Ashlee Vance
Artificial Intelligence
Brain-Computer Interface
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Technology
Vision Restoration
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Consciousness
Alameda
Neuroscience
History
The Scaling Era
Oral History
Longevity
Neuralink
Robotics
Science Corp
Biotechnology
IVF
Gameto
High-Altitude Balloon Technology

Core Memory is a podcast about science and technology hosted by best-selling author and filmmaker Ashlee Vance. Vance has spent the past two decades chronicling advances in science and tech for publications like The Economist, The New York Times and Bloomberg Businessweek. Along with the stories, he's written best-selling books like Elon Musk’s biography, made an Emmy-nominated tech TV show watche... more

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Let’s get right to the point: Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna is on the pod this week.

Doudna won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry alongside Emmanuelle Charpentier for their work developing “a method for high-precision genome editing.” They, and... more

On January 5th, famed AI researcher Jerry Tworek stunned world+dog by announcing his departure from OpenAI. A few days later, he hopped over to the Core Memory podcast studio for his not-so-formal exit interview.

Tworek joined OpenAI in 2019 when th... more

Biohacking has gone through a lot of different phases. Implanting an NFC chip in your hand is old school and having a blood boy is passé. Among Silicon Valley’s 20-somethings, all the cool kids have a peptide stack.

Jasmine Sun joins us this week t... more

We have a guest host and some breaking news for this episode.

Eryney Marrogi, the scientist and soon-to-be doctor who writes for us now and again, has taken over the pod studio to interview Richard Fuisz. Earlier today, Marrogi broke a story on Fuis... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Doudna
Famed biochemist and co-inventor of CRISPR technology
UC Berkeley
Episode: The Present And Future Of Gene Editing - EP 54 Jennifer Doudna
Jerry Tworek
Former AI lead at OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: He Left OpenAI To Think Bigger - EP 53 Jerry Tworek
Richard Fuisz
Founder of Nonfiction Labs and expert in bioengineering
Nonfiction Labs
Episode: New, More Precise Cancer Therapies Could Soon Be Here - EP 51 Richard Fuisz
Jake Becraft
Product and Design Lead at Google DeepMind
Strand Therapeutics
Episode: Attacking Cancer With Code And Winning - EP 48 Jake Becraft
Laureen Meroueh
Founder of Hertha Metals, a new steel production company
Hertha Metals
Episode: America Has A Steel Start-Up. Yes, Really - EP 47 Laureen Meroueh
Pablos Holman
Inventor, hacker, and renowned public speaker.
Episode: The Famed Hacker Trying To Find The World's Best Inventors - EP 45 Pablos Holman
Konstantin Othmer
An early investor and buyer of the Tesla Roadster
Episode: He Bought The First Tesla Roadster 2 In 2013 - EP 42 Konstantin Othmer
Celine Halioua
Founder of Loyal, focused on developing therapeutics for dog longevity.
Loyal
Episode: She's Here To Make Dogs (And Then Humans) Live Longer - EP 40 Celine Halioua
Gerard Barron
CEO of The Metals Company
The Metals Company
Episode: Now We Shall Mine The Oceans - EP 39 Gerard Barron

Host

Ashlee Vance
Best-selling author and filmmaker, with a focus on chronicling advancements in science and technology.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    Ashlee Vance has a broad interest in companies at the cutting edge of their fields. He gets the most interesting guests, and I often see them on other bigger podcasts a few weeks later

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maximus123477
    Canada5 months ago
  • If you are interested in tech, this is a must listen

    Ashlee Vance has been writing interesting, well-sourced, fact-based, entertaining stories about tech for decades. His love of some of the misfits, mad geniuses and visionaries who inhabit the tech world is tempered with equally healthy doses of skepticism and humor.

    If there’s a person making a flux capacitor in his basement, with the hope of building a time machine to go back to a simpler time when eggs were cheap and browser wars were leading the news, Ashlee has probably interviewed her and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobMoliak
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The podcast is often described as a must-listen for tech enthusiasts, praised for its insightful discussions and ability to simplify complex topics.
Listeners appreciate the host's expertise and ability to engage a diverse range of interesting guests from groundbreaking fields.
Many reviews convey admiration for the depth of knowledge and storytelling ability of the host, making advanced subjects accessible and entertaining.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#193
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#193
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#205
Germany/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#240
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#38
Brazil/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#116
Sweden/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Attacking Cancer With Code And Winning - EP 48 Jake Becraft
Q: How do we get these drugs to patients faster?
We need to continue pushing technology, to push these drugs forward and invest in them as much as we can to get them to as many people as possible.
America Has A Steel Start-Up. Yes, Really - EP 47 Laureen Meroueh
Q: What challenges do you foresee as you aim to scale to larger production numbers?
The main challenges involve maintaining gas distribution efficiency as they scale and ensuring that the furnace operates independently and effectively without traditional coal.
America Has A Steel Start-Up. Yes, Really - EP 47 Laureen Meroueh
Q: Can you explain the process and how you're different from traditional methods?
Laureen describes their innovative method as combining iron ore and natural gas in a single step, eliminating traditional, multi-step production processes that have been around since the 1850s.
She's Here To Make Dogs (And Then Humans) Live Longer - EP 40 Celine Halioua
Q: How are you optimizing for success in developing these drugs?
By focusing on well-validated aging biology and building a clinically viable product while ensuring safety and potential health benefits.
He's Building A Space Station For $1 Billion - EP 38 Jed McCaleb
Q: How much money have you invested in this project?
Jed McCaleb has invested around a billion dollars into Vast Space to develop the project and ensure its success.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Core Memory

What is Core Memory about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intersection of science and technology, this podcast explores innovative and complex topics that shape the future. Through engaging conversations with industry leaders and groundbreaking experts, it shines a light on advancements in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and engineering, among others. The host facilitates informative discussions that not only entertain but also educate listeners about the cutting-edge developments occurring in various fields. The unique blend of storytelling and expertise, along with insights into both the challenges and triumphs in these industries, makes it particularly appealing to those who are curious about the future of technology and its impact on humanity. Additionally, the host's e... more

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1. Jennifer Doudna
2. Jerry Tworek
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4. Jake Becraft
5. Laureen Meroueh
6. Pablos Holman
7. Konstantin Othmer
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