The Strange Attractor

Co-Labs Australia
The Strange Attractor

Welcome to The Strange Attractor, an experimental podcast hosted by CoLabs Australia. We invite you to join us as we delve deep into the world of bio-based and bio-inspired design, exploring how transformative innovation and living systems thinking could help us catalyse the transition towards a more resilient and regenerative future for people and the planet. 

  1. Building Trustworthy Organisations with Nate Kinch

    15 JULY

    Building Trustworthy Organisations with Nate Kinch

    How can organisations build trust in a world filled with scepticism and uncertainty? Discover the answer with socio-technology ethicist Nate Kinch, who shares his expertise in integrating philosophy, cognitive science, and systems theory to operationalise trustworthiness through design thinking. Nate offers a compelling definition of trust as the willingness to be relationally vulnerable based on positive expectations. He reveals the foundational elements of trust—benevolence, integrity, and ...

    1h 7m
  2. The Future of Female Healthcare with Ariella Heffernan-Marks from Ovum AI | #11

    26 MAY

    The Future of Female Healthcare with Ariella Heffernan-Marks from Ovum AI | #11

    When Ariella Heffernan-Marks traded her stethoscope for a Software Startup, she didn't just shift careers—she went on a mission to redefine women's healthcare through the power of AI. Our latest episode welcomes this tenacious CEO to share her story of resilience, defying sceptics to lead a platform that's transforming the way female health literacy and collaborative decision-making coalesce. Her insights weave through the potent mix of medicine, law, science, and technology, underscoring the...

    1h 21m
  3. The Lab Manual: Navigating the Challenges of Building Lab Space with Aaron Budai from Amicus | #10

    8 MAY

    The Lab Manual: Navigating the Challenges of Building Lab Space with Aaron Budai from Amicus | #10

    Prepare to be schooled by the lab virtuoso himself, Aaron Budai from Amicus Labline, as he takes us under his wing, imparting wisdom on the subtleties of lab creation. This episode promises to equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the nuanced landscape of lab design, avoiding the dreaded pitfalls that often besiege the unwary as they venture out on their lab-building journey. Imagine a laboratory space so flexible it evolves with your company's growth, a place where innovation isn't...

    1h 16m
  4. From PFAS Removal to Sterile Surfaces, with Vignesh from PuriflOH | #9

    27 MAR

    From PFAS Removal to Sterile Surfaces, with Vignesh from PuriflOH | #9

    Join us as we dive into a discussion with one of our long-time members, Vignesh from Purifloh. We explore the multitude of applications for purifying water, sterilising surfaces, destroying PFAS, and even improving how we preserve food. Tune in and discover the interplay of natural principles and human ingenuity that's shaping a cleaner, healthier world.Water is life, and this episode delves into the complexities of safeguarding this precious resource. Vignesh provides an insider's view on th...

    55 min
  5. Bridging Worlds: Technology's Impact on Society with Physicist-Turned-Entrepreneur Aqeel Akber | #8

    4 MAR

    Bridging Worlds: Technology's Impact on Society with Physicist-Turned-Entrepreneur Aqeel Akber | #8

    We recently reconnected with Aqeel Akber, a nuclear physicist turned entrepreneur and co-founder of AI and Data consultancy Thaum. 15 minutes into our catch-up at Market Lane over a batch brew, we decided to jump behind the mic for an impromptu exploration into the heart of technology's impact on society. It's not every day that you meet a kindred spirit at Burning Seed, but when you do, you're in for a dialogue that dances from the poetic ebb and flow of whale migrations to the gritty pragma...

    1h 22m

  6. 16 FEB · BONUS

    CoLabs Updates #1 - Monash Precinct Developments, Civic Science Hub Relaunch and Member Updates with Andrew Gray and Samuel Wines

    We're experimenting with a first for us on the podcast: a shorter, condensed version where we (Andrew and Sam) cover off what has been happening recently in and around the lab.This conversation includes updates on: Our new site that is being built in the Monash PrecinctOur civic science hub, BioQuisitive and it's relaunchTwo of our members that are graduating! A few new members that are coming on boardStill Curious? Check out what we're up to: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook ...

    39 min
  7. Improving Female Fertility Outcomes using Lab-On-A-Chip Technology with Edgar Charry, co-founder of Symex Labs | #7

    4 FEB

    Improving Female Fertility Outcomes using Lab-On-A-Chip Technology with Edgar Charry, co-founder of Symex Labs | #7

    For this episode, we sat down with Edgar Charry, the co-founder of Symex Labs, to explore the nuanced and deeply personal world of reproductive health.This episode brings forth a candid account of Edgar's startup journey, driven by his own fertility challenges. Together, we chart the human experiences that fuel scientific breakthroughs, and how Edgar's venture is carving out a new path for pre-IVF treatment, offering hope and empowerment to females who want to better understand personal insig...

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

    19 JAN

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

    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, i...

    1h 26m
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About

Welcome to The Strange Attractor, an experimental podcast hosted by CoLabs Australia. We invite you to join us as we delve deep into the world of bio-based and bio-inspired design, exploring how transformative innovation and living systems thinking could help us catalyse the transition towards a more resilient and regenerative future for people and the planet. 

Information

  • Creator
    Co-Labs Australia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 CoLabs Australia
  • Show Website
    The Strange Attractor

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