This interview was recorded for GOTO State of the Art in January 2026.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview here:https://gotopia.tech/articles/423Dr. Ewelina Kurtys - Strategic Advisor on Frontier Technologies at FinalSparkCharles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & ConsultantRESOURCESEwelinahttps://x.com/ewelina_kurtyshttps://github.com/ewelinaewelahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelinakurtyshttps://www.ewelinakurtys.comCharleshttps://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.socialhttps://linkedin.com/in/charleshumblehttps://mastodon.social/@charleshumblehttps://conissaunce.comLinkshttps://finalspark.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/biologically-inspired-computing-dr-ewelina-kurtys-udnhehttps://finalspark.com/finalspark-6-month-research-technology-updatehttps://finalspark.com/first-publication-from-a-neuroplatform-userDESCRIPTIONDr. Ewelina Kurtys, Strategy Advisor at FinalSpark, discusses the revolutionary potential of biological computing with host Charles Humble.The conversation explores FinalSpark's ambitious goal to build computers using living neurons that are 1 million times more energy efficient than current digital systems. Ewelina explains the technical challenges of working with brain organoids, the ethical considerations of using human stem cells, and why biological neurons could dramatically reduce AI costs while offering unique advantages for complex tasks like generative AI.The interview covers everything from neural encoding and plasticity to consciousness and the deterministic nature of the brain.RECOMMENDED BOOKSRobert M. Sapolsk • Determined • https://amzn.to/4akv2giJin Xu • Biological Computing • https://amzn.to/4a4Wwp9BlueskyInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!