Mark Zuckerberg & Dr. Priscilla Chan: Curing All Human Diseases & the Future of Health & Technology

In this episode, my guests are Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook, Inc.), and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, M.D., co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). We discuss how CZI plans to cure all human diseases by the end of this century by funding transformative projects and technologies at the intersection of biology, engineering, and artificial intelligence (AI). They describe their funding and development of Biohubs and the progress already underway to accelerate the understanding of cell function, pathways, and disease. Then, Mark discusses social media, its impact on mental health, and new tools for online experiences. We also discuss Meta’s virtual reality (VR), augmented and mixed reality tech, and how AI will soon completely transform our online and physical life experiences. This episode ought to interest anyone curious about biology, medicine, mental health, AI, and the future of technology and humanity.

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Timestamps
00:00:00 Mark Zuckerberg & Dr. Priscilla Chan
00:02:15 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & LMNT; The Brain Body Contract
00:05:35 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) & Human Disease Research
00:08:51 Innovation & Discovery, Science & Engineering
00:12:53 Funding, Building Tools & Imaging
00:17:57 Healthy vs. Diseased Cells, Human Cell Atlas & AI, Virtual Cells
00:21:59 Single Cell Methods & Disease; CELLxGENE Tool
00:28:22 Sponsor: AG1
00:29:53 AI & Hypothesis Generation; Long-term Projects & Collaboration
00:35:14 Large Language Models (LLMs), In Silico Experiments
00:42:11 CZI Biohubs, Chicago, New York
00:50:52 Universities & Biohubs; Therapeutics & Rare Diseases
00:57:23 Optimism; Children & Families
01:06:21 Sponsor: InsideTracker
01:07:25 Technology & Health, Positive & Negative Interactions
01:13:17 Algorithms, Clickbait News, Individual Experience
01:19:17 Parental Controls, Meta Social Media Tools & Tailoring Experience
01:24:51 Time, Usage & Technology, Parental Tools
01:28:55 Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality Experiences & Smart Glasses
01:36:09 Physical Exercise & Virtual Product Development
01:44:19 Virtual Futures for Creativity & Social Interactions
01:49:31 Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Potential, Privacy & Risks
02:00:20 Visual System & Smart Glasses, Augmented Reality
02:06:42 AI Assistants & Creators, Identity Protection
02:13:26 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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[DS-rdqn]

Mark Zuckerberg talking about human health is a bit ridiculous. His company is responsible for a massive decline in human mental wellbeing and a massive rise in stress.

[kathleentullie]

Social media use (addiction) is directly correlated with the increase in depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Teenagers spend over six hours a day on social media kids no longer move. It has been called the greatest health risk of our time. It is ironic to have Mark Zuckerberg and his wife on the show talking about the future of health and creating tools when they are responsible for one of the biggest health crisis of today. If they wanted to help, they would do more than tools that nobody uses, especially teenagers. It’s not surprising that the medical doctor was not on for the second part of the podcast as she would not be able to lie about the science.

[mustafabaris]

Having Mark and his wife on the podcast is like having the CEO of Marlboro talking about health issues without mentioning the harmful effects of tobacco consumption. It really does not work does it 🤣🤣

[amoresalute]

First time I have clicked out of an Andrew Huberman video. Would prefer a solo episode over this any day!! Hope you read through all the comments and understand our vibe when it comes to this type of episode.

[fcv]

Dr. Andrew, your passion and dedication to communicating science is greatly appreciated, I admire you for your intelligence, your open-mindedness and your fair and objective approach to knowledge. I have learnt a great deal from your talks and you always bring guests that match your intellect and integrity.
That said, I must ask that you please don’t fall for the trap that other professionals have of associating with companies or people of dubious or questionable ethics, nor let your science-oriented platforms to become another platform for guests to spread misinformation, pseudoscience or simply give voice to them. You’re one of the few influencers whose content actually makes a positive difference and links science with the public. We don’t want to lose you.

[HMohr]

Great timing for this episode. Just days after, Meta is being sued by US for making its products addictive and destroying mental health among young people.

[jonahblock]

Came here to see the zulerberg backlash, was not disapointed. What right does Zuckerberg have to talk about health? Your platform gives people the tools to deal with addiciton, zuckerbergs platform profits from addiction

[bentunstall]

This is the first Huberman Lab podcast episode that I have been disappointed by. Unlike some others, I am not against getting an individual like Mark Zuckerberg on the podcast, because there is the chance to question him and create a thought-provoking discussion. However, there should absolutely have been more pressing questioning surrounding the issues of social media addiction and screen time. This podcast seemed more like an advertisement for the Meta products and services. Please take these comments into consideration, Andrew.

[BarbaraSzentmarjay]

Also, we don’t need cure for diseases, we need prevention! Quitting social media is one of the best actions to stay sane and be in touch with reality a

[jonahblock]

Andrew: people should go outside
Mark: why if they just stayed inside with the metaverse?

[srleplay]

I love you to death Andrew but talking with Mark Zuckerberg about negative impact of social media is like talking with Richard Sackler about negative impact of opioid epidemic.

[globalergoguy]

Former Huberman Lab Premium Member, here. Harkening back to the first episodes - with our beloved 'Costello' snoring in the background, my dog 'Buck' (a robust, 100 lb. yellow lab) would listen on a bluetooth speaker. It seemed 'Buck' found Costello's snoring soothing. Loved the episode where you addressed those complaining about Costello's snoring and you said - and I quote - "Sorry - not sorry. Costello stays."

Loved the 90-minute Ultradian Cycle-length episodes of just you speaking to the camera. They were clear, concise, and straight to the point. They honored the listener's time and attention. Told everyone I know about The HLP and how - the only way we'd be able to hear a lecture from someone of your stature, would be to enroll in Stanford University Medical School. Those were great episodes, and I was grateful to offer my humble $100 bucks to be a Premium Member of The HLP. It was the least I could do to repay such stellar content.

The past year that changed, and I found the format longer and longer, and the guest lists spotty. With that, I decided not to renew my Premium Membership. Such is the price of success in any enterprise. A machine forms around a winning model, and that machine needs to be fed more and more. Your format was once unique, Dr. Huberman - and I'll always be grateful for it. Keep up your stellar work. My very best regards in all your endeavors.

[Sashaplaysmusic]

When someone says: “we’re trying to cure ALL diseases”, I get very cautious….

[rhuda]

I wish we could go back to the time without Facebook and Insta. That would automatically eradicate half the mental health problems.

[senshai]

Well Mark is the last guy to go to discuss the effects of mental health 😂

[ENGLISHDZ]

This is really hard to watch honestly. Clearly everything is staged to look cosy and friendly to the point where it feels weird. Anyone can see that they are taking advantage of Huberman's amazing credibility and positive popularity. Nowdays it feels like CEOs are pretending to be on the side of the social media victims as if we now must pretend that it our fault that these algrothims are ruining lives. Of course we believe that Mark never hired people who understand human pyschology in order to create addictive and awful tools...

[jamesduda]

Of all the people in the world, Mark Zuckerberg is among the last that I would want to have anything to do with my healthcare.

[mpinline]

I am here just to add to the utter astonishment and disappointment with Andrew Huberman for giving platform to these individuals. Like they don't already have one already huge and destructive enough. Zuckerberg should be the LAST PERSON ON EARTH to talk about "curing all human diseases". PERIOD! EXCLAMATION MARK!

[nifrgpr]

Dr. Huberman: You have done great things in a very honest and level headed way which is why I'm sure your followers will forgive you for this blunder. My stomach tightened and my head exploded as soon I saw you had interviewed this couple. From reading comments to this video, you will see how big a miss this was. Both of them are undeserving of any serious consideration, a fact that will be very clear for everyone to see relatively soon. Both embody what we ought not to be.

[rachitacharya]

Sorry but the best mental health tool is to take a break from Instagram and Facebook. I don't think Zuck really cares about others well being