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This week's OH @ @usv covers quantum computing, global shipping, AI powered drug discovery, and ChatGPT saving our friends' life. You can read more about what we've been discussing below.
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Debate on Quantum Computing's Viability: We discussed the feasibility of scaling quantum systems. One side argues that quantum computing faces significant scientific challenges, with concerns that quantum effects may not persist at larger scales, potentially limiting practical applications. On the other hand, optimists believe that once these challenges are overcome, immediate, rapid progress will follow, making the field highly valuable despite current uncertainties.
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Shipping Industry's Role in Global Emissions: We love boats and we love global trade but the shipping industry accounts for 2-3% of global emissions. The exploration of carbon capture technologies on ships seems like a critical step towards reducing this environmental footprint. What’s still unclear is what the best and most edge method might be for curtailing the carbon emissions of global shipping.
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A GP for Everyone: The talk in our office this week was @bethanymarz live blogging how chatGPT saved her life. We’re excited about a world where everyone has instant, low cost access to GP level care. An interesting question in our mind is what role AI can play in augmenting the work of highly skilled medical specialists.
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AI-powered drug design: This can challenge the entire pharmaceutical power structure by putting custom drug creation in the hands of individuals, not corporations. This technological revolution could end the grip of Big Pharma on rare disease treatments, potentially creating a new market of DIY genetic therapies where patients bypass traditional gatekeepers entirely rather than waiting decades for corporate-approved solutions to their unique conditions.
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How to do Audio Interfaces: Audio is a fundamental pillar in next-generation interface design, with above-ear technologies challenging the isolating status quo and potentially bridging the divide between our digital and physical worlds. This approach directly confronts our current tech-induced social disconnection by refusing to accept the false choice between digital immersion and real-world engagement that today's devices force upon us.
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