ML131: John Collins on Becoming a Polymath, The Future of Synthetic Biology and Getting into Creative Flow

Summary: Dr John Collins is an innovation consultant, technologist and entrepreneur. In this episode we discuss: - How to become a polymath and productively spread time across projects - The future of synthetic biology and the innovations emerging from the field - John’s approach to tapping in to creativity individually and in groups The conversation also covers the ethics of technological progress and the problems with linear thinking and will help inspire you to reconnect with your natural curiosity.