The future of health and technology, focusing on the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's goal to cure human diseases through biology, engineering, and artificial intelligence, as well as Meta's advancements in virtual/augmented reality and the societal impacts of social media on mental health.
About this podcast
In this compelling episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, host Andrew Huberman sits down with tech visionary Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). The discussion delves into CZI's ambitious mission to eradicate all human diseases by the century's end, exploring their innovative approach through funding transformative projects that merge biology, engineering, and artificial intelligence, including the development of Biohubs. The conversation also transitions to Mark Zuckerberg's insights into Meta's ecosystem, covering the intricate relationship between social media and mental health, new tools for online experiences, and the profound impact of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and AI on our digital and physical lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in cutting-edge biology, medicine, mental well-being, the future of AI, and the evolution of human-technology interaction.
podcaster host & Guests
Andrew Huberman
neuroscientist podcaster
Mark Zuckerberg
CEO tech entrepreneur
Priscilla Chan
pediatrician philanthropist
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