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Derek Thompson

04/04/25

@ Y Combinator

The NIH should adopt a more experimental approach to funding, allowing for high-risk, high-reward research that traditional models might overlook.

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How To Build A Truly Abundant Future

@ Y Combinator

04/04/25

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DT

Derek Thompson

04/04/25

@ Y Combinator

We should experiment with new funding models at the NIH, such as giving scientists long-term grants without the burden of constant applications.

LF

Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The challenges faced by the NIH highlight the need for reform in scientific funding processes to better support innovative research.

DT

Derek Thompson

04/04/25

@ Y Combinator

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been crucial in American innovation, but it needs reform to adapt to modern challenges.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

Investing in unconventional scientific projects can lead to transformative discoveries, as seen with the potential of lizard venom-derived drugs for treating diseases.

CB

Chris Brose

04/23/25

@ a16z

Government partners are increasingly recognizing that the iterative process of developing technology is a feature, not a bug, and that it leads to better outcomes than traditional funding models.

DD

David Deutsch

01/31/22

@ Dwarkesh Patel

Open-ended scientific progress is essential for addressing existential dangers, and we should focus on improving laboratory security before conducting risky research.

EI

Elizabeth Iorns

09/14/17

@ Y Combinator

Biotech fundraising is increasingly resembling traditional paths seen in software, with many funds showing interest in innovative science companies.

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David Deutsch

01/31/22

@ Dwarkesh Patel

We should not halt research simply because it might lead to dangerous knowledge; instead, we need to prioritize which knowledge to discover first.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

People will look back and realize that the current state of biology was in the dark ages, and we need more extreme experimentation to advance.