The One Deeper Podcast

Jürgen Claesen is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Data Science at Amsterdam UMC, affiliated with VU Amsterdam, and a guest lecturer at the Data Science Institute, Hasselt University. His research focuses on the development of statistical and computational methods for high-throughput biological experiments. Research Expertise: His work is primarily focused on high-dimensional omics, spec...

Linda Douw is an Associate Professor at the Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences at Amsterdam UMC, where she leads the Multiscale Network Neuroscience (MULTINET) research section. A neuroscientist focused on brain tumors, she specializes in using network theory to integrate multiscale data—from cellular and molecular features to macroscale brain structure and function via MRI, MEG, and EEG—to i...

Mark van de Wiel is a Professor of Biostatistics at Amsterdam UMC and the head of the “Big Statistics” research group. An expert in high-dimensional data analysis, he specializes in solving one of the toughest problems in medical machine learning: how to make trust worthy inference when you have massive amounts of biological features (like 10,000 genes) but very few patients. Find his blog posts a...

In this episode, I'm joined by Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch and journalist in residence, teaching both graduate and undergraduate students, at NYU. Ivan has a wealth of experience in science journalism and is a vocal advocate for transparency in scientific publishing. Key Topics Discussed: * Scientific Integrity and Fraud : Exploring the challenges of maintaining integrity in scien...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of human augmentation and longevity. We discuss the potential future advancements in human biology and technology, exploring how we might enhance our bodies and extend our lifespans. Check out Elia’s Podcast : The Rational Optimization Podcast Key Topics Discussed: * Human Augmentation and Cyborg Technology : * The potential for integrating techn...

In this episode I’m joined by Dr Maryam Alimardani. Maryam is an associate professor at Tilburg University’s Department of Cognitive Science & A.I. Find her research on her Google Scholar page Key Topics Discussed: * Human-Robot interaction: The potential of robots in educational settings and importance of developing effective human-robot communication. * Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) : We delv...

In this episode we delve into the intersections of artificial intelligence, science, and the pursuit of knowledge. Our guest, Daniel Elton, a researcher with a background in physics who later transitioned into AI and machine learning, shares his insights on a wide array of topics, from epistemology to chemistry. We discuss the intricacies of AI development, the challenges in the field of medical i...

Episode Summary: We engage in a deep and insightful conversation about the nature of truth, its pursuit, and the complexities of understanding reality. My guest, a close friend and fellow thinker, joins me in exploring these profound topics, shedding light on the nuances of rationality, the role of intuition, and the importance of setting goals in the quest for truth. Check out his podcast : The R...

This Christmas, ask : "What would generous tit-for-tat do?". Wishing you a Christmas and new year full of generous, non-envious, tit-fort-tat agents in your environment, non-zero sum games (I mistakenly say non-zero games) and the courage to stand up for yourself. Great video on the Prisoner's Dilemma by Veritasium The Christmas Truce This is a public episode. If you would like to di...

Episode Summary: In this episode of 'The One Deeper Podcast,' we delve into the fascinating world of food choices, exploring how our senses and emerging technologies influence our daily eating habits. Rachelle de Vries, a postdoctoral researcher at Tilburg University, joins us to share insights from their latest research. Check out her ⁠ TedX Talk . Key Topics Discussed: The Role of Senses...

Achalanka Dalawella is co-founder of Sach Analytics, a company dedicated to improving hospitals. https://www.sachanalytics.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onedeeper.substack.com

Dr Paris Mavromoustakos Blom is an assistant professor in department of Cognitive Science and A.I at Tilburg University. His focus is on video games and player performance in games, amongst other things. https://research.tilburguniversity.edu/en/persons/paris-mavromoustakos-blom This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...

Giulio Tosato is a student of A.I. and cognitive science at Tilburg University. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onedeeper.substack.com

A young man from Romania goes in search of adventure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onedeeper.substack.com

"Discipline equals freedom" - Jocko Willink Things I mention: Ultradian cycles Forest app : https://www.forestapp.cc/ Pzizz app : https://pzizz.com/ Meditation Waking up : https://www.wakingup.com/ Headspace : https://www.headspace.com/ Calm : https://www.calm.com/ 10% happier : https://www.tenpercent.com/ Non-sleep deep rest Huberman lab focus toolkit : https://youtu.be/yb5zpo5WDG4 Othe...

This is a format for an episode that I have been wanting to try : Just me and my thoughts. This "rant" was prompted by a recent proposal in The Netherlands that aims to make all bachelors programs be taught primarily in Dutch. I don't get into the nitty-gritty's of this at all. I don't try to criticise it or anything of the sort. I do have have the peculiar experience of bein...

We sit down to talk about the following paper (be warned, it's not a very scientific discussion and we get distracted a lot, but we get there eventually) : The entropic brain: a theory of conscious states informed by neuroimaging research with psychedelic drugs https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00020/full This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

Biology. What is it even? We talk about the straight out of science-fiction paper "Acute multidrug delivery via a wearable bioreactor facilitates long-term limb regeneration and functional recovery in adult Xenopus laevis". Check it out here : https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abj2164 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces...

Eric Postma is professor in Artificial Intelligence at the  Cognitive Science & AI department  at  Tilburg University  and at the  Jheronimus Academy of Data Science  in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, a joint initiative of  Eindhoven University of Technology  and  Tilburg University . Find his research at : https://ericpostma.nl/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

Dr. Peter Hendrix is an assistant professor at the Tilburg University Department of Cognitive Science & A.I This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onedeeper.substack.com

Dr. Dimitar Shterionov is an assistant professor of Cognitive Science & AI at Tilburg University. He teaches deep learning and software engineering. He also does a lot of work in language translation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onedeeper.substack.com

Travis Wiltshire is an assistant professor at the Tilburg University Department of Cognitive Science and A.I. He is an "interdisciplinary applied cognitive scientist focusing on understanding high-level cognitive processes (e.g., collaborative problem solving, social cognition) during human interaction with social and technological environments" https://www.travisjwiltshire.com/ Relevant...

We sit down to talk about the following paper : https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221752816_Psychological_Entropy_A_Framework_for_Understanding_Uncertainty-Related_Anxiety I can't believe how comforting it is to understand something like this with a mathematical model. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

Ralf Zoetekouw & Willem van der Geest of datacation.nl . An AI consultancy based in the Netherlands. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onedeeper.substack.com

Dr Giacomo Spigler is assistant professor in the Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at Tilburg University. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onedeeper.substack.com