A Deep Dive into Synthetic Biological Intelligence with Hon Weng Chong from Cortical Labs | #6

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Have you ever wondered what happens when the frontiers of biology and technology collide? Hon Weng Chong, the CEO of Cortical Labs, sits down with us and takes us on a recap of his journey thus far. Starting with his transition from being a medical doctor, through to being a tech innovator, Hon takes us through the crests and troughs of startup life, explores some of the philosophic implications of his organisation and outlines the fascinating ways in which biological systems predict, interact and make sense of the world.
Join us as we uncover a symphony of stories that weave together medicine, technology, and the human spirit, like the tale of a medical student's crusade against childhood pneumonia using a digital stethoscope and smartphone wizardry. We navigate the complex terrain of bio-ethics, the nuances of transdisciplinary collaboration, and the thrill of pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Before we sign off, we turn our gaze towards the horizon, where the synthesis of deep tech and automation heralds a new era.
Listen in to the unfolding tale where biology and technology converge, and be part of the conversation that's charting the course of tomorrow!
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1. Synthetic Biological Intelligence and Innovation (00:00:00)

2. Digital Stethoscope for Pneumonia Diagnosis (00:08:54)

3. The Journey of Cortical Labs (00:21:45)

4. Electrophysiology and Building a Biological Computer (00:31:25)

5. Neurons and Predicting the World (00:41:53)

6. Digital Information and Neuronal Encoding (00:46:56)

7. Ethics and the Future of Technology (00:55:20)

8. Challenges and Opportunities in Transdisciplinary Innovation (01:06:41)

9. Future of Deep Tech and Automation (01:15:01)

10. Special Report (01:24:53)