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.
Episodes
13 episodes
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 ope...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:07:12
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:20:39
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:16:07
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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55:11
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:21:31
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 ...
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39:27
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:00:26
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:25:51
Dissecting Media Bias and AI's Role in Research and Innovation with Ben Field and Juistin Beaconsfield from Raava | #5
Ready to delve into the world of AI startups, media bias, and the future of research and education? This episode promises an enlightening conversation with Ben and Justin, a.k.a 'the AI boys' the brains (and potential boy band) behind Rava, an ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:35:16
Creating Regenerative Materials Economies: A Conversation with Tina Funder from Alt.Leather | #4
Imagine a future where materials like leather are sustainable, ethical, and biobased, harming no animals in its production. Imagine a world where your leather handbag could be thrown in your garden at the end of its life, where it could decompo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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52:09
Exploring Practical Tech Ethics with Mathew Mykta and Nathan Kinch from Tethix | #3
In this whirlwind of an episode, we sat down with Mathew Mykta and Nathan (Nate) Kinch from Tethix.In this episode, We took a deep dive into Tethix's SMILES framework (the Symbio-Memetic ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:48:07
Cultivated Meat: A conversation with Paul Bevan and Andrew Laslett from Magic Valley | #2
For our next edition of The Strange Attractor, we were joined by Paul Bevan and Andrew Laslett, hosts of The Magic Hour Podcast. Paul, Andrew, and Sam chat about the story behind Magic Valley and its people - one of several startups working at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:26:15
Co-Labs: The Origin Story with co-founders Samuel Wines and Andrew Gray | #1
Welcome to the Inaugural Edition of The Strange Attractor! In this podcast, we delve into the Co-Labs' origin story, exploring where we came from and how we managed to build Victroia's first co-wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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