Season 3 · Episode 8
Priyata
Merging Ancient Wisdom with Cutting-Edge Science, Blockchain in Healthcare
Welcome to a fascinating episode exploring the intersection of science, philosophy, and personal growth. My guest is Priyata, a systems biologist whose journey spans from the bustling cities of India to the cutting edge research labs of Germany. With a PhD in systems biology, she is at the forefront of modeling drug actions in the body and developing innovative healthcare technologies. Priyata brings a unique blend of Eastern philosophy and Western scientific rigor to her approach to life and work. We discuss her groundbreaking work in startups, her thoughts on personalized medicine, and her practices for physical and mental resilience.
Core Ideas
- The future of personalized medicine and healthcare technology.
- Practical applications of Eastern philosophy in modern life.
- Balancing specialization with broad, interdisciplinary thinking.
- Cultivating self awareness and challenging your own thought patterns.
- The unexpected lessons from diverse interests like metal music and blockchain.
Resources & References
- Priyata: Priyata on Twitter
- People Mentioned: Roberto Birero, Naira Noor, Iqbal Bano, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Shivkumar Batalvi, J. Krishnamurti, Gautam (friend), Salman (associated with Wacken festival), Mohit (friend)
- Places Mentioned: Dehradun, India, Assam, India, Baroda (Vadodara), India, Mumbai, India, Germany, Sweden (KTH Stockholm), Geneva, Canada, Thailand, Delhi
- Books Mentioned: Manduka Upanishad, Total Freedom by J. Krishnamurti, Neil Gaiman’s Sandman comics, Books by Ruskin Bond, Luna by Shivkumar Batalvi, Three-Body Problem (mentioned as both book and TV series), Goosebumps (book series), Nancy Drew (book series)
- Music Artists/Bands: Muhammad Rafi, AC/DC, Eminem, Immolation, Meshuggah, Massive Attack, Tool, Megadeth
- Other References: Coinbase, Wacken Open Air (music festival), Bitcoin and blockchain technology, Interferon alpha therapy, Systems biology, Calisthenics, Little T Fitness (Calisthenics coach), DuPont (company), Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Tech
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