Curiosity Unbounded

By Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The Curiosity Unbounded podcast brings you behind the scenes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through conversations between MIT President Sally Kornbluth and the people working in its labs and in the field. Along the way, Sally and her guests discuss pressing issues, as well as what inspires the people running at the world’s toughest challenges at one of the most innovative institutions on the planet.

6 episodes

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Prioritizing AI Efficiency Over Unchecked Computational Growth

Mar 11, 2026

AI's true cost is its immense energy consumption. Prioritizing efficiency unlocks transformative, accessible, and sustainable AI applications, moving beyond the "more is better" myth.

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Financial Crises: Immediate Gains Blind to Compounding Costs

Feb 11, 2026

Financial crises reveal how immediate gains blind us to compounding costs, shaping political landscapes and burdening future generations with hidden consequences.

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Dissecting Toxoplasma Genetics and Cell Biology for Novel Therapies

Jan 14, 2026

Targeting *Toxoplasma*'s chronic infection stages with novel therapies is now possible by deciphering its genetic regulatory circuits and employing AI for comprehensive analysis.

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