State Space

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The scientific research ecosystem is its own kind of state space — full of decades-old ideas, signal mixed with noise, and breakthroughs increasingly shaped by AI. State Space sits down with leading voices in science acceleration to explore that terrain, one new lens per episode. acceleratesciencenow.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Aug 5

    EP2: The Challenge of Focus & Messaging in AI for Science with Dan Turner-Evans (Institute for Progress)

    In this episode, we explore the Genesis mission’s focus, funding challenges, and the importance of clear communication in AI for science. Dan Turner-Evans of the Institute for Progress shares insights from his diverse background in physics, neuroscience, and policy, emphasizing the need for strategic focus and effective messaging to advance AI initiatives in government and research. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Genesis mission and guest background 02:01 Dan’s diverse scientific background and policy experience 07:08 Overview of the Genesis mission and its recent expansion 11:10 The importance of focus and funding for the mission 15:11 Challenges of broad AI initiatives and strategic focus 19:52 Communication strategies for AI in science to the public and Congress 25:08 Platforms versus challenges in AI research and development 30:00 Balancing basic research with targeted AI applications 34:53 Concluding thoughts on focus, communication, and the future of AI in science This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit acceleratesciencenow.substack.com

    EP2: The Challenge of Focus & Messaging in AI for Science with Dan Turner-Evans (Institute for Progress)

  2. Jul 29

    EP1: How AI Can Accelerate Scientific Discovery with Josh New (SeedAI)

    In this episode, Josh New, director of policy at SeedAI, shares insights on accelerating science through AI, policy challenges, and innovative models like autonomous labs and FROs. We explore how to unlock AI’s potential for scientific breakthroughs and the role of policy in fostering a more dynamic research ecosystem. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:00 Guest introduction: Josh New and SeedAI 02:05 Josh’s path from tech policy to AI for science 03:23 The rise of AI in scientific research 05:14 Changing conversations in AI policy 07:43 Rapid evolution of AI and policy challenges 08:35 The impact of AI saturation on scientific workflows 12:00 Unlocking AI’s potential versus steering its direction 14:02 Decentralized science and policy intervention 17:28 Reimagining research labs with AI and automation 20:55 Funding models and data infrastructure for AI-driven science 23:07 Lessons from the Human Genome Project and big science 29:45 The ASN model as connective tissue in AI and science 34:30 Closing thoughts and call to action Episode Resources SeedAI - https://seedai.org AlphaFold - Protein structure prediction - https://deepmind.com/research/highlighted-research/alphafold Human Genome Project - https://www.genome.gov/human-genome-project ASN Coalition - Accelerate Science Now - https://acceleratesciencenow.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit acceleratesciencenow.substack.com

    EP1: How AI Can Accelerate Scientific Discovery with Josh New (SeedAI)

  3. Jul 23

    Introducing State Space

    Introducing State Space In this trailer, host Zhane Yamin introduces State Space — a new show exploring the ideas shaping science acceleration, AI for science, and meta-science. Drawing on the concept of a "state space" (the mathematical universe of every possible configuration a system can take), Zhane frames the show's core question: how do we find the right variables — the right basis — to cut through the noise and make sense of a research ecosystem that's evolving faster than ever under AI? Each episode of State Space will feature a conversation with a leading voice in science acceleration, offering a new angle on how science moves faster in an AI-native era. In this episode: - What a "state space" is, and why it's a useful lens for thinking about complex systems — from a mass on a spring to a neural network to a game of chess - Why the scientific research ecosystem is itself a kind of state space, full of decades of accumulated ideas and new AI-driven breakthroughs - What to expect from the show: conversations at the intersection of science acceleration, AI for science, and meta-science Host: Zayn Yaman, Science Policy Fellow at Seed AI About the show: State Space is powered by the Accelerate Science Now Coalition, a Seed AI project. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit acceleratesciencenow.substack.com

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The scientific research ecosystem is its own kind of state space — full of decades-old ideas, signal mixed with noise, and breakthroughs increasingly shaped by AI. State Space sits down with leading voices in science acceleration to explore that terrain, one new lens per episode. acceleratesciencenow.substack.com

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  • Creator
    SeedAI
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SeedAI
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    State Space