Nick talks to Alexandros Marinos, PhD, founder & CEO of the edge computing technology startup, Balena. They discuss the internal organization of complex human systems. Alex talked about how he thinks about the organizational structure of his own company and how organizational structures impact group dynamics, growth, conflicts of interest, and innovation. One interesting area Alex provided commentary and analysis on towards the end is how to make sense of the behavior of large institutional organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If you’re interested in complex systems like human organizations, how the internal structures of different organizations influence what they do and how they behave, and why human organizations can sometimes behave in deranged ways, this episode will be of interest to you. USEFUL LINKS Sign up for the weekly Mind & Matter newsletter [https://mindandmatter.substack.com/] "The Methods & Motivations of Balena's Organizational Structure [https://ourovoros.substack.com/p/the-methods-and-motivations-of-balenas] Download the podcast & follow Nick at his website [https://www.nickjikomes.com] Buy books by M&M guests [https://linktr.ee/mindandmatter_books] Athletic Greens, comprehensive daily nutrition (Free 1-year supply Vitamin D w/ purchase) [https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d3...] Organize your digital highlights & notes w/ Readwise (2 months free w/ sub) [https://readwise.io/nickjikomes/] Follow & Support Nick's work [https://linktr.ee/trikomes] Learn more about our podcast sponsor, Dosist [https://dosist.com] ABOUT Nick Jikomes: Nick is a neuroscientist and podcast host. He is currently Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly, a technology startup in the legal cannabis industry. He received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University and a B.S. in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5KfYPu94fM

Nick talks to Jeff Ubserax, PhD, CEO of the biotechnology company Demetrix (who supported this episode). Jeff discussed the science behind how Demetrix is engineering baker's yeast to produce cannabinoids at an industrial scale, with a focus on making rare cannabinoids other than THC and CBD. Jeff also discussed how he transitioned from academic science to running his own company, and offered advice for academic scientists in training who might be thinking about moving into biotechnology. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/nickjikomes Connect with Nick Jikomes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trikomes​​​​​​ Download the podcast & follow Nick: https://nickjikomes.com​​​​​​​​ About Nick Jikomes: Nick is a neuroscientist and podcast host. He is currently Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly, the world's largest cannabis information resource. He received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University and a B.S. in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 0:00:00​ Intro 0:06:10 Engineering Yeast Metabolism 0:15:20 Cannabinoid Production in Yeast 0:24:31 Scale of Cannabinoid Production 0:32:52 How Long Does This Process Take? 0:38:02 Economics of This Production Method 0:49:44 Jeff's Transition From Academic to Industry 0:56:26 Advice for Grad Students & Postdocs 0:59:42 Origins of Demetrix 1:05:52 Next Steps For Industrial Cannabinoid Production 1:09:35 How Many Employees Are Scientists? 1:13:59 Final Thoughts ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XLdXqBX3ew

Neuroscientist Dr. Gul Dolen discusses oxytocin and social behavior. What kind of molecule is oxytocin and how do it work biologically? How does to shape social behavior in animals? How does relate to "theory of mind," or ability to understand and anticipate others' mental states? How do different psychiatric disorders like autism and psychopathy (antisocial personality disorder) differ with respect to these things? USEFUL LINKS Sign up for the weekly Mind & Matter newsletter [https://mindandmatter.substack.com/?s...] Try Levels Health to monitor your blood sugar & optimize your diet [https://www.levelshealth.com/join?par...] Download the podcast & follow Nick at his website [https://www.nickjikomes.com] Follow Nick's work through Linktree: [https://linktr.ee/trikomes] Athletic Greens, comprehensive daily nutrition (Free 1-year supply Vitamin D w/ purchase) [https://www.athleticgreens.com/mindan...] Organize your digital highlights & notes w/ Readwise (2 months free w/ sub) [https://readwise.io/nickjikomes/] ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpwnHIWoPWU

Uncover the intriguing journey of Rick Strassman as he delved into the enigmatic world of DMT and its potential link to schizophrenia. Find out why he chose DMT over other psychedelics and the fascinating findings he unearthed. #DMTResearch #SchizophreniaStudy #PsychedelicInvestigation #RickStrassman #MindExploration #AlienEncounters #DMTEntities #MentalIllness #PsychedelicResearch #EnigmaUnveiled ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR_VPp9naDI