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- Exploring the Future of Food in the Middle East and UAE – Sara Merhi – Learning with Lowell 179Sara Merhi’s mission is to build sustainable food systems for healthy, nutritious and sustainable food for all. She focuses a lot of her time on the middle east in particular.Over 321 books from 170 plus interviews over 5 yearshttps://www.learningwithlowell.com/over-321-books-from-170-interviews-over-5-years-for-autodidacts/Newsletter sign up (new and exciting developments)https://learningwithlowell.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08ed8a56013d8b3a3c01e27fc&id=6ecaa9189bhttps://youtu.be/kYBH85SYSnIPODCAST INFO:The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.LINKSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66eFLHQclKe5p3bMXsCTRHRSS: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/feed/podcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-QYoutube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfAWebsite: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/Sara Merhi linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-merhi/https://healthypath.ae/Timestamps / Chapters00:00 Introducing Sara Merhi00:22 Where she’s based and pronunciation00:53 Sara Merhi’s background02:50 Middle East net importer of food03:55 Culture push back for plant based05:40 Kabob, impossible burger, and testing08:40 Cell ag, plant based, policies12:03 Ukraine war affect on food in the middle east14:55 Foods to see in the middle east17:10 Vertical Farming and climate change18:38 Oil money diversify19:25 Exciting projects22:35 Children school lunches, plant based26:55 Malnutrition, obesity28:35 Average household eating in the UAE31:05 Junk food and health effects35:30 Regulation fair competition, nutritional gaps in UAE38:45 Universal basic food41:15 Roadblocks for plant based, healthy diet46:30 Climate change effects on Middle east and UAE49:30 Desalination plants52:15 Food recommendations to check out55:55 Views on America59:10 Safety in middle east01:00:15 Lebanon food01:03:20 Books01:05:00 Working to learn01:06:55 Specific skills on sustainability01:10:25 Advice01:12:16 Where she goes to stay up to date01:13:40 Staying up to date with Sara’s work01:14:30 Necklace1 hr 17 min
- Ginkgo Bioworks, Future of Biotechnology, ML, & codebase -Jake Wintermute – Learning with Lowell 178Jake Wintermute is a Developer evangelist at Ginkgo bioworks.His mission is to grow the biotech ecosystem, to diversify the bioeconomy, and to provide education, documentation and support for developers bringing new projects to Ginkgo's platform.1 hr 15 min
- Missing Link between Metabolism, Longevity, & Healthspan -Michael Forrest – Learning with Lowell 177Michael Forrest is a Cambridge university biochemistry graduate. Ph.D. computer science. Founder CEO of Biophysical Therapeutics, which is focused on drugs and interventions to slow aging and promote longevity.1 hr 31 min
- A Cure for Alzheimer’s disease? – CEO of Leucadia Therapeutics Doug Ethell -Learning with Lowell 176Doug Ethell is the founder and CEO of Leucadia Therapeutics, a pre-clinical stage company developing an early diagnostic for Alzheimer's disease and a therapeutic device to stop that disorder in its earliest stages.1 hr 22 min
- Immune System Rejuvenation, Startups, & Investing – Sebastian Brunemeier -Learning with Lowell 175Sebastian Brunemeier, Building Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Money, ImmuneAGE Locations, Switzerland Benefits, Distributed Biotech, ChatGPT, vitaDAO, DAOs, Non-profit, Accredited Investors, Mental Energy, Ageism, Hopelessness, Downhill After 18, Psychometrics, Healthspan Capital, Mouse Bottleneck, Business Opportunity, Mouse Models, Synthetic Models, Age-related Diseases, Human vs Mice, Cloning, Reverse Yamanaka Factors, Progeria Cells, IP, Investing, Contracting Out, Matthew "Oki" O'Connor, Cyclarity, Cholesterol, Brain Aging, Bone Marrow Transplant, ImmuneAge Special Sauce, Competitors, Biobank, Missing Team Members, Books, Longevity Biotech Fellowship,1 hr 52 min
- Telling True Stories about Immigrants as a Filmmaker – Jessica Dornbusch – Learning with Lowell 174Jessica Dornbusch is a filmmaker, writer, and producer. We get into her life and work, and in particular discuss one of her films - Reefa, which is about a Colombian immigrant and talented artist, and involves police brutality and injustice.1 hr 20 min
- Building a Movement for Longevity – Stephanie Dainow – Learning with Lowell 173Stephanie Dainow is the Executive Director at Lifespan.io / Lifespan Extension Advocacy Foundation a longevity non profit organization.1 hr 32 min
- Limits of Plant-Based Protein, Feeding World with Micro algae – Sukhi Wei – Learning with Lowell 172https://youtu.be/o9Qdz6rkek8Today we are joined with Sukhi Wei founder of Algrow Biosciences to discuss microalgae or micro algea, agriculture development in Singapore & South east asia, and startup life.Sukhi Wei Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sukhi-wei-13536ba8/https://algrowbiosciences.co/PODCAST INFO:The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.LINKSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66eFLHQclKe5p3bMXsCTRHRSS: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/feed/podcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-QYoutube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfAWebsite: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/Timestamps / chapters00:00 Introducing Sukhi Wei00:30 Globalism and Singapore food security02:15 Singapore Support food security03:25 Where building startup and why04:15 what Singapore is really like07:30 Plans for middle east and future growth of startup08:55 Limiting factors in micro algae10:55 Limiting plants as alt protein14:51 Absorption rate for plant vs animals16:45 Micro vs macro algae absorption rates17:20 Flexaterian18:20 Macro Algae and kelp highway for indigenous americans, and genetics of humans21:20 Why microalgae vs other method in cell agriculture23:40 Supply chain issues26:40 Defensibility of startup29:50 Space efficient compared to chickpea30:44 Hydroponics31:40 Harvesting microalgae32:40 Engineering microalgae33:50 Selective breeding / optimization of strain35:55 Metrics and plans for vision achievement personally/professionally, themes vs goals *39:30 Themes in planning41:30 Dairy product42:55 Ginkgo bioworks simile and ingredients play45:00 Turtles and platforms and early stage planning47:00 Products48:00 Arturo Every startup and plant based diet needs49:25 2023 plans50:00 How to contact her50:30 Favorite dish in singapore and malaysia51:50 Rivalry between singapore and malaysia for food52:35 Hidden chains in malaysia53:45 Traveling around south east asia54:30 Nature and history in malaysia56:00 Books!57:35 Movies / Tv shows59:45 Currently learning01:01:30 Elliot Roth, what she would be doing if not a founder01:02:45 VCs and disney songs1 hr 4 min
- Dr. Jennifer Garrison: Reproductive longevity, Aging, R&D, funding – Learning with Lowell – 171Jennifer Garrison is an assistant professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and also holds appointments in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California.https://youtu.be/qVQaCJf43ycOver 321 books from 170 plus interviews over 5 yearshttps://www.learningwithlowell.com/over-321-books-from-170-interviews-over-5-years-for-autodidacts/Jennifer Garrison Linkshttps://www.buckinstitute.org/lab/garrison-lab/https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifergarrisonhttps://twitter.com/jenngarrison?lang=enPODCAST INFO:The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.LINKSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66eFLHQclKe5p3bMXsCTRHRSS: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/feed/podcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-QYoutube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfAWebsite: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/Shownotes/ Timestamps00:00 Introducing Jennifer Garrison01:20 Broken Science funding10:00 Progress and accountability12:10 Why don’t we have the Garrison system20:48 Cost to run a lab & cost of university and support systems25:18 Neuro peptides and aging30:40 Complexity of neuropeptides33:12 How do neuropeptides know where to go37:20 Human vs animal neuropeptide differences and divergences44:42 Reproductive system46:20 Regenerating reproductive systems and aging48:55 Women reproductive health support51:35 Women and diverse population in clinical trials53:54 The first domino58:15 Why you should care about women's health even if not a women01:00:23 Turning Menopause on and off01:04:45 Causes of aging01:06:00 2023 projects and thoughts01:08:40 What help she needs to accelerate the future at buck01:13:30 OBGYN issues and problems women have01:20:10 Resources for women and doctors01:26:58 Books01:29:50 Lizzyhaleslegs listener q for identifying opportunities to work onSocial linksLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074Twitter: https://twitter.com/LWThompson51 hr 37 min
- Michael Levin: Anatomical Compiler, Bioelectricity, Epigenetic Adaptation – Learning with Lowell – 170Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems.https://youtu.be/5XvDdbYzwf8Michael Levin linksMichael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmichaellevinMichael's Website: https://drmichaellevin.orgPODCAST INFO:The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.LINKSYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-QYoutube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfALinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074Twitter: https://twitter.com/LWThompson5Website: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/Shownotes/ Timestamps00:00 Introducing Michael Levin00:30 Epigenetic Head Exploding adaptation Planaria05:45 Generalie vs intelligent search epigenetic adaptation08:55 Designing studies to test these hypothesis12:35 Implications of hypothesis proven out19:40 Mitochondria domestication hypothesis25:50 Where are memories stored if not the brain34:45 Regeneration of memories evidence38:00 Voltage on both sides of amputated limb, and what catalyzes regeneration42:55 Induce physiology of extinct species from live species47:55 Biomanufacturing55:30 Anatomical compiler development57:45 Horse vs zebra domestication59:20 Bioelectricity resurrection01:02:05 Regeneration vs Brain computer interface for restoring function01:06:50 What is needed to achieve his vision for regeneration, bioelectricity, etc01:08:42 Structure needed to support development01:11:03 Groups coming together01:12:25 Longevity & healthspan - high level vs low level approach01:14:45 Cancer - why mortal cell become an immortal cell01:19:20 Advice for 25-35 year olds01:22:46 Age he discovered life goal01:23:55 How old he feels mentally01:24:55 Books01:25:55 Working to learn currently1 hr 28 min
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The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the every day mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into…
people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.