How the DeSci Movement Will Impact the World of Food
Do you know what DeSci is? If you don't, don't feel bad, especially if, like me, food is your primary focus. A16Z's publication Future describes DeSci as a movement in which "a growing number of scientists and entrepreneurs are leveraging blockchain tools, including smart contracts and tokens, in an attempt to improve modern science. Collectively, their work has become known as the decentralized science movement, or DeSci." If you're like me and are just learning about DeSci, the reason for that is that while it's a trend that's caught the attention of the biotech and research funding worlds, it hasn't made its way into the future food conversation just yet. But it's only a matter of time, so I figure there's no better time to learn. To help us do that, our guest for this episode of The Spoon Podcast is Dr. Jocelynn Pearl, a biotech scientist, entrepreneur, and podcaster. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the following: What is DeSci? How DeSci is changing the insular and outdated world of research publishing The benefits of using Web3 tools like DAOs, blockchain, and NFTs in science research Why DeSci hasn't yet reached the future food industry just yet and why that may soon change What the future of science research may look like with these types of tools If you'd like to hear more from Jocelynn, you can find her podcast, the Lady Scientist Podcast, and read some of her writing on her website. As mentioned in the episode, we are having an event next week on the state of food robotics, and we'd love for you to join us. So get your free ticket here.