Biocomputing & Ai, with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys

13/10/2025 24 min Temporada 5 Episodio 5
Biocomputing & Ai, with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys

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Send us a text🧠 The Future of Computing is Alive — Literally.What if your next computer wasn’t made of silicon… but of living neurons?In this new episode of the Unriveted Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, neuroscientist and co-founder of Final Spark, one of only three companies in the world pioneering biocomputing — computers powered by real, living brain cells.🎧 In this episode, we discuss:What biocomputing is and why it could be the next leap beyond AI and quantum computingHow neurons can process data a million times more efficiently than digital chipsThe vision for bio cloud computing — massive, neuron-powered data centersHow scientists are learning to “teach” neurons to think and learnThe philosophical and ethical dimensions: could these systems become conscious?😄 A few light moments:“Our brains run on a banana, but AI needs a nuclear plant.”A “neuron spa” to keep biocomputers alive.And yes — neurons can make music (though Ewelina says it’s more heavy metal than symphony 🎸).👩‍🔬 About the GuestDr. Ewelina Kurtys is a neuroscientist and strategic advisor at Final Spark, leading the frontier of living neuron computing — where biology meets AI to unlock new levels of energy efficiency and performance. 🔗 https://finalspark.comSupport the show