Neurons and Networks

Neurons and Networks

From The Moonshot Podcast by X, The Moonshot Factory

May 13, 2026 · 59 min · Season 2 · Episode 8

About this episode

This episode explores the intersection of neuroscience and technology, featuring discussions on energy-efficient supercomputing and affordable EEG devices for mental health.

This episode of The Moonshot Podcast explores what the mind can teach us about technology and how technology can help our minds. First, Astro is joined by Sarah Laszlo from Project Valkyrie to discuss how looking at biological brains, such as that of a fruit fly, might unlock the key to more energy-efficient supercomputing. Next, Astro speaks with Obi Felton who led project Amber, a moonshot that attempted to build a more affordable EEG device that could detect and measure mental health diseases like depression and anxiety. – Hosted by Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots, The Moonshot Podcast goes behind the scenes with creators and inventors trying to find radical solutions and breakthrough technologies to the world’s biggest problems. These are the untold stories of innovation from 16 years of Alphabet’s moonshot factory. The Moonshot Podcast is a Pique Action production for X, The Moonshot Factory, produced in association with Blanchard House. If you want to take your own moonshots, we've developed a certificate course with MasterClass on how to take bold ideas and translate them into real world impact. Check it out here…

People in this episode

Host: Astro Teller

Guests: Sarah Laszlo, Obi Felton

Topics covered

  • technology
  • neuroscience
  • mental health
  • supercomputing
  • innovation

Keywords

  • neuroscience
  • supercomputing
  • EEG device
  • mental health
  • innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Project Valkyrie, project Amber, The Moonshot Podcast, Alphabet, Pique Action, Blanchard House

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