Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Levin

Can we detect cancer so early such that we find the very first cell of cancer? Not just stage 1 cancer, but the first cell of cancer.In this episode, Dr. Michael Levin and I speak with Dr. Azra Raza. She is an oncologist pioneering early detection of cancer using electric signals. So far, our best solution to curing cancer has been to detect it early, and she wants to take this further, by nipping cancer at the very first cell.Her story with cancer is also deeply personal as she lost her husband to the disease. You can see in the episode how much she cares about solving cancer through early detection, and how aggrieved she is about the fact that not only have we made zero progress on cancer in the last 100 years, but doctors are also not focused on cancer prevention.Dr. Raza is also the author of the book The First Cell: And the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last.Episode Show Notes: https://livelongerworld.com/p/arazaFind me: https://x.com/aasthajs My longevity products: https://www.livelongerworld.com/p/2024TIMESTAMPS:0:00 New theory of cancer1:45 What causes cancer? 5:39 Hybrid cells in cancer 11:16 Why do cancer cells become immortal?14:14 Detecting the first cell of cancer17:09 Stress causes cancer cells to fuse21:40 Cancer drugs don't work universally25:54 Personalization of early cancer detection29:29 Detect cancer early using electrics35:46 Anguish of cancer patients39:06 Cancer progress hasn't moved in 100 years44:04 Doctors don't think of cancer prevention46:54 First Cell Therapeutics - Azra's company50:55 What is the first cell stage of cancer?54:55 Advice for cancer patientsAASTHA, LIVE LONGER WORLD:Twitter: https://x.com/aasthajs Newsletter: https://livelongerworld.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aasthajs/LINKS:Michael Levin: https://twitter.com/drmichaellevinAzra Raza: https://azraraza.com/Azra Raza book The First Cell: https://amzn.to/4jGJzoJEpisode Show Notes: https://livelongerworld.com/p/arazaRELATED EPISODES:Keto & Metabolic Therapy for Cancer | Dr. Thomas Seyfried: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tYdjcJ3G4tqbAx9Z6Bix2?si=gboyPAiLQrqg-y5YEKQiQQWhy Viruses Could Be the Cause of Chronic Disease | Dr. Paul Ewald: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OdYInlzTy2zG3Mi6TgADY?si=Gnbg7efNSy21bS3q0c23jg

This episode explores the critical role of tryptophan, an aromatic amino acid, in forming tubulin—the key protein building microtubules, which act as cellular "train tracks" for structure and movement. We delve into how microtubules drive mitosis, the process of cell division essential for growth and repair, and discuss tryptophan's unique biochemical significance, including its single codon (UGG) and contributions to DNA methylation.We connect these cellular mechanisms to Autism, examining how microtubule disruptions may affect neuron proliferation and migration during prenatal development, potentially leading to sensory processing issues and altered connectivity. The episode highlights the intricate dance of cells in neural tube formation and emphasizes the need for deeper research into these upstream processes to uncover Autism's developmental roots.YT video of tryptophan and microtubules https://youtu.be/AY6GmS_AePk?si=K_ZTy5RjLGkm1hGdInner Cell Life video https://youtu.be/RrS2uROUjK4?si=DCHs927yteOZ00dWSee Stuart Hameroff, Martin Picard, Michael Levin, Jack Kruseuse "autism" for $25 off athttps://buy.daylightcomputer.com/RYAN03139use "autism" for 10% discount athttps://getchroma.co/?ref=autism00:00 Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $25 discount04:22 tryptophan, aromatic amino acid, microtubules, mitosis; human biology, autism04:44 tryptophan, UGG codon, methionine, SAM, MTHFR, folate, DNA methylation; upstream biology, RNA, DNA06:04 microtubules, train tracks, mitosis, cell division, spindle, DNA separation; skin repair06:55 tryptophan, tubulin, microtubules, mitosis, intracellular transport, cell shape; Autism research, upstream processes9:25 Chroma Light Devices- Lights Designed for Humans, use "autism" for 10% discount12:27 tryptophan fluorescence, mitosis, prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis; microtubules, chromosome movement, cell division, tissue repair15:58 mitosis, neural tube, embryonic development, neuron proliferation, migration; Autism, brain size, connectivity20:33 sensory processing, hyperconnectivity, synaptic pruning, microtubules; Autism, sensory sensitivities, cortical connections25:06 excitation-inhibition imbalance, microtubules, environmental toxins, light exposure, fertilization, blastocyst; Autism, prenatal development, cell polarity31:09 microtubules, neural tube, gastrulation, neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm; Autism, cell migration,37:18 outro, reviewsX: https://x.com/rps47586Hopp: https://www.hopp.bio/fromthespectrumYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

In this episode, I am joined by Adam Safron, an independent researcher with a wild range of interests—from consciousness and free will to psychedelics, artificial life, and AI alignment. With affiliations at the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies and Michael Levin's lab at Tufts University, Adam brings a rare interdisciplinary lens to questions about mind, matter, and meaning. We explore how agency arises, what it means to align intelligent systems (both artificial and biological), and how compassion might be the ultimate protocol for thriving.

This week Bruce speaks about the work or Michael Levin, who is a biologist know for his work on cell cognition and collective intelligence or the idea that electrical signals between cells influence the formation of biological systems. His work has potentially massive implications in cancer research and other fields. Though rarely identified with 3rd way evolution, his work has more than a passing similarity to it. Like 3rd way evolutionists, he seeks to expand evolutionary theory beyond the alleged reductionism of a gene-centric or neo-Darwinian approach. Presumably, these bioelectric effects could be considered a kind of epigenetic or evolutionary process existing outside the genome.However, unlike the 3rd Way evolutionists, he's ready to back up his views with clever and shocking experiments that confront popular interpretations of gene-centric evolution head on.Can Levin's work possibly help us determine who is more right in the argument between 3rd Way evolutionists like Denis Noble or James Shapiro vs mainstream evolutionary biologists like Zach Hancock?Support us on Patreon

As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe What if you had a thousand doctors working for you 24/7, at virtually no cost? In this episode of Theories of Everything, a panel of leading AI and medical experts explores how “medical swarms” of intelligent agents could revolutionize healthcare, making personalized, concierge-level treatment accessible to all. This isn't science fiction, it's the near future and it will change everyone's life. Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links Mentioned: •⁠ ⁠Ekkolapto: https://www.ekkolapto.org/polymath •⁠ ⁠Ekkolapto's Longevity Hackathon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5dPSW_KkniuHpoLwlzkYcxhxn50Mn0T •⁠ ⁠William Hahn's lab: https://mpcrlab.com/ •⁠ ⁠Michael Levin's presentation at ekkolapto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exdz2HKP7u0 •⁠ ⁠Gil Blander's InsideTracker (website): https://blog.insidetracker.com/ •⁠ ⁠Dan Elton's website: https://www.moreisdifferent.com/ •⁠ ⁠FAU's Sandbox: https://www.fau.edu/sandbox/ •⁠ ⁠Will Hahn on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4R7eh5f_M&t=1s •⁠ ⁠Will Hahn's in-person interview on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fkg0uTA3qU •⁠ ⁠Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s •⁠ ⁠Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4 •⁠ ⁠Neil Turok's lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa&index=13 •⁠ ⁠Robin Hanson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEomfUU4PDs •⁠ Tyler Goldstein (YouTube): http://www.youtube.com/@theoryofeveryone GO TO THIS MAN'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL. HE HELPED WITH THE CAMERA WORK IMPROMPTU AND ALSO HAS A FANTASTIC CHANNEL ANALYZING THEORIES. THANK YOU, TYLER! •⁠ ⁠Joscha Bach on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNBxfrmfmI •⁠ ⁠Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g56lxZwnaqg •⁠ ⁠Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 4:43 A New Approach to Healthcare 5:33 AI in Medical Imaging 7:40 Cognitive Models 11:09 Education in Medicine 23:02 Exploring the Boundaries of AI 32:04 The Future of AI in Medicine 37:20 Swarming Agents 41:49 The Ethics of AI in Healthcare 45:17 AI into Clinical Practice 55:58 Preparing for an AI-Driven Future 1:15:03 The Human Element in Medicine 1:17:19 Emotional Intelligence in AI 1:20:11 Unified Theory in Medicine 1:21:31 Conclusion Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Science and U episode, David Gornoski and Dr Weiping Yu are joined by Professor Michael Levin for a conversation on bioelectricity, platonic space, stress sharing, regeneration of limbs, and more. Check out Michael Levin's website here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TOE #rulapod Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code theoriesofeverything at https://huel.com/theoriesofeverything . Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Is Earth being monitored by an advanced civilization one million years ahead of us? And does this alien civilization actually share an ancient past with humanity? Economist Robin Hanson explores a provocative theory suggesting that highly evolved extraterrestrials may be subtly observing us—either as caretakers or as part of a long-running experiment. From there, the conversation delves into the intricacies of academic funding and the peer review process. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Links Mentioned: - Robin's blog: https://www.overcomingbias.com/ - Robin's profile: https://economics.gmu.edu/people/rhanson - Robin's book: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Em-Work-Robots-Earth/dp/0198754620 - Tyler Cowen on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwieLd7Lyc8&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal - Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoEuav8G6sY - Matthew Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM - Daniel Van Zant's article on incentive markets: https://www.danielvanzant.com/p/breakthrough-incentive-markets - Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s - Lue Elizondo on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM - Ross Coulthart on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQnGcX7oxms Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - The Great Filter 05:38 - Where Are The Aliens? 09:13 - UFOs 16:50 - Panspermia 23:05 - Alien Hierarchies 27:30 - Alien Culture & Motivations 33:18 - Probability of Aliens 39:18 - Truth 49:41 - Fall of Academia 01:11:27 - Peer Review 01:20:22 - Ranking Ideas 01:23:09 - The System is “Broken” Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science #aliens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Doorknob Comments Fara and Grant are joined by Dr. Michael Levin, the Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor of Biology and the Director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University. Dr. Levin publishes across developmental biology, computer science, bioengineering, and philosophy of mind, with work spanning from fundamental conceptual frameworks, to applications in birth defects, regeneration, and cancer. Fara and Grant discuss Dr. Levin's groundbreaking research, how he came to his research interests, and the potential linkages or applications his research might have for the future of therapeutic care.We hope you enjoy.Resources and LinksDoorknob Commentshttps://www.doorknobcomments.com/Dr. Michael Levinhttps://thoughtforms.life/https://drmichaellevin.org/Dr. Fara Whitehttps://www.farawhitemd.com/Dr. Grant Brennerhttps://www.granthbrennermd.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-h-brenner-md-dfapa/

Are food allergies higher in the West than the East? UK-based listener Jude wants to know the answer. Her daughter-in-law Min didn't know anyone with food allergies when she was growing up in South Korea and thinks that they're not so common there. Host Alex Lathbridge investigates. Along the way, he finds out what makes us sensitive to food allergies and how much that depends on our environment. He volunteers to have an allergy test, learns what triggers food allergies and tries to discover what lies behind their increase around the world. Alex talks to some of the leading experts on food allergies in search for an answer to our listener's question: Paul Turner breaks down what happens in our bodies when we have an allergic reaction; Jennifer Koplin explains why Australia tops the league table for food allergies and Michael Levin reveals what he found out in his ground-breaking research in South Africa comparing urban and rural populations. We also hear from Hana Ayoob, who grew up in Singapore and the UK, who describes what it's like to suffer from multiple food allergies and describes the difference in cultural attitudes. Finally, we turn to Sooyoung Lee in South Korea to see if our listeners are right about the difference in rates for food allergies between East and West. Presenter: Alex Lathbridge Producer: Jo Glanville Editor: Cathy Edwards Production Co-ordinator: Ishmael Soriano Studio Manager: Duncan Hannant(Image: Young Asian father with cute little daughter grocery shopping for dairy products in supermarket Credit: d3sign via Getty Images)

Dr. Michael Levin is on the verge of revolutionizing medicine by unlocking the bioelectric code that governs how cells communicate, heal, and build complex structures. His work reveals that intelligence exists at every level of biology—allowing us to reprogram tissues, regenerate limbs, and even suppress cancer by restoring cellular memory and connection. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links: - Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s - The Levin Lab (website): https://drmichaellevin.org/ - Michael's blog: https://thoughtforms.life/ - Michael's presentations: https://drmichaellevin.org/presentations/ - Michael and colleagues discussing anthrobots and other groundbreaking research on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM - ekkólapto (website): https://www.ekkolapto.org/ - ekkólapto Events: https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-GqNtzHBC2j8ARjb - Curt Jaimungal's presentation at Polymath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCkMyjzQDeg - Will Hahn on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4R7eh5f_M Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:45 The Role of Bioelectricity in Medicine 7:00 Multi-Scale Problem Solving 7:55 The Intelligence of Development 11:41 Decoding Electrical Memories 12:29 The Power of Bioelectric Signals 13:20 Rewiring Cellular Communication 15:29 Cancer and Cellular Networks 16:30 Birth Defects and Bioelectricity 18:28 Regeneration and Bioelectric Pathways 22:50 Inducing Novel Organs 25:35 The Future of Medicine 26:24 Audience Interaction and Questions 31:34 The Future of Bioelectricity 38:55 Integrating Bioelectricity with Evolution 44:17 Preventative Strategies in Medicine 45:45 Closing Remarks and Resources 46:30 Conclusion Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science #biology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm back, baby. I've been away traveling for podcasts and am excited to bring you new ones with Michael Levin, William Hahn, Robin Hanson, and Emily Riehl, coming up shortly. They're already recorded. I've been recovering from a terrible flu but pushed through it to bring you today's episode with Urs Schreiber. This one is quite mind-blowing. It's quite hairy mathematics, something called higher category theory, and how using this math (which examines the structure of structure) allows one manner of finding "something" from "nothing." Here, "nothing" means the empty set, and "something" is defined as fermions and even 11D supergravity. It's the first time this material has been presented in this manner. Enjoy. NOTE: Link to technical details are here from Urs Schreiber: https://ncatlab.org/schreiber/show/Peri+Pantheorias As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links Mentioned: - nLab website: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/HomePage - Paper on category theory: https://people.math.osu.edu/cogdell.1/6112-Eilenberg&MacLane-www.pdf - “Higher Topos Theory for Physics” (Urs's talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD20W6vxMI4 - “Higher Topos Theory for Physics” (Urs's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2311.11026 - Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4 - Feynman's thesis: https://faculty.washington.edu/seattle/physics541/2012-path-integrals/thesis.pdf - Differential cohomology in a cohesive ∞-topos (Urs's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1310.7930 - M-Theory from the Superpoint (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1702.01774 - Character Map in Non-Abelian Cohomology, The: Twisted, Differential, and Generalized (textbook): https://amzn.to/4bFuz7H - TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:27 The Creation of nLab 04:36 Philosophy Meets Physics 07:55 The Role of Mathematical Language 09:32 Emergence from Nothing 16:25 Towards a Theory of Everything 22:21 The Problem with Modern Physics 25:31 Diving into Category Theory 35:30 Understanding Adjunctions 41:46 The Significance of Duality 52:54 Exploring Toposes 1:14:20 The UNEDA Lemma and Generalized Spaces 1:16:37 Charts in Physics 1:20:55 Introduction to Infinitesimal Disks 1:23:56 The Emergence of Supergeometry 1:27:33 Transitioning to Gauge Theories 1:28:11 Exploring Singularities in Physics 1:32:50 The Role of Superformal Spaces 1:36:44 Functors and Their Implications 1:40:51 From Nothing to Emergent Structures 1:43:04 Hegel's Influence on Modern Physics 1:54:07 Discovering Higher-Dimensional Structures 1:56:30 The Path to 11-Dimensional Supergravity 1:57:21 Universal Central Extensions 2:03:21 The Journey to M-Theory 2:11:19 Globalizing the Structure of Supergravity 2:15:36 Understanding Global Charges in Physics 2:23:31 Dirac's Insights into Gauge Potentials 2:30:21 The Quest for Non-Perturbative Physics 2:39:04 Conclusion Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science #theoreticalphysics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if our cells have memory and cognition, which changes how medicine is done?In this conversation with Dr. Pamela Lyon and Dr. Michael Levin, we discuss:- Cognition and creativity is not merely associated with the brain and nervous system- Implications of this view of cognition for regenerative medicine and longevity- Is stress response the source of our creativity?Episode Show Notes: https://livelongerworld.com/p/plyonFind me: https://x.com/aasthajs My longevity products: https://www.livelongerworld.com/p/2024TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro, Basal cognition1:00 Our view of cognition is incorrect8:50 What does biology have to say about cognition?12:12 Cognition in xenobots14:20 Cognition and cooperation in microbes30:03 Bioelectricity and cognition33:58 Is stress response the source of our creativity?43:27 Mike's paper: Stress-sharing as a cognitive glue47:31 Implications of cognition not only being associated with brain56:55 Cognition in AI1:02:33 View of cognition in the EastAASTHA, LIVE LONGER WORLD:Twitter: https://x.com/aasthajs Newsletter: https://livelongerworld.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aasthajs/LINKS:Michael Levin: https://twitter.com/drmichaellevinPamela Lyon: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/directory/pamela.lyon#Episode Show Notes: https://livelongerworld.com/p/plyonALSO WATCH:Michael Levin & Denis Noble on What Biology Needs to Advance Longevity: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49WaTa4Vl67FU4zjjX1H6F?si=x1rjzVocS2OjSVdxpzNt5g

We pulled one of our favorite interviews from the BLS interview archives where Derek Champagne interviews Michael Levin. This was a powerful interview and Michael overdelivered as our guest! As one of the most established writers in the nation, New York Times best-selling author Michael Levin has written or co-written more than 100 books, of which eleven are national best sellers.He appeared on ABC's Shark Tank on January 20th, 2012. In the past, Michael has published with Simon & Schuster, Random House, St. Martin's Press, Putnam/Berkley, and many other houses. His works have been optioned for film and TV by Steven Soderbergh/Paramount, HBO, Disney, ABC, and others. One of his own novels became Model Behavior, an ABC Sunday night Disney movie of the week. He has also made contributions to the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, Politico, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, the Jerusalem Post, Writers Digest, CBS News. Michael has had the experience to teach writing classes at the University of California – Los Angeles and New York University. As an Amherst College and Columbia Law School graduate, Michael served for many years as a member of the prestigious Authors Guild Council and as Treasurer of the Authors Guild Foundation.Michael currently resides with his wife and four children in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more about Michael at www.businessghost.com

In this remarkable conversation, Michael Levin (Tufts University) and Blaise Aguera y Arcas (Google) examine what happens when biology and computation collide at their foundations. Their recent papers—arriving simultaneously yet from distinct intellectual traditions—illuminate how simple rules generate complex behaviors that challenge our understanding of life, intelligence, and agency.Michael's "Self-Sorting Algorithm" reveals how minimal computational models demonstrate unexpected problem-solving abilities resembling basal intelligence—where just six lines of deterministic code exhibit dynamic adaptability we typically associate with living systems. Meanwhile, Blaise's "Computational Life" investigates how self-replicating programs emerge spontaneously from random interactions in digital environments, evolving complexity without explicit design or guidance.Their parallel explorations suggest a common thread: information processing underlies both biological and computational systems, forming an endless cycle where information → computation → agency → intelligence → information. This cyclical relationship transcends the traditional boundaries between natural and artificial systems.The conversation unfolds around several interwoven questions:- How does genuine agency emerge from simple rule-following components?- Why might intelligence be more fundamental than life itself?- How do we recognize cognition in systems that operate unlike human intelligence?- What constitutes the difference between patterns and the physical substrates expressing them?- How might symbiosis between humans and synthetic intelligence reshape both?Perhaps most striking is their shared insight that we may already be surrounded by forms of intelligence we're fundamentally blind to—our inherent biases limiting our ability to recognize cognition that doesn't mirror our own. As Michael notes, "We have a lot of mind blindness based on our evolutionary firmware."The timing of their complementary work isn't mere coincidence but reflects a cultural inflection point where our understanding of intelligence is expanding beyond anthropocentric models. Their dialogue offers a conceptual framework for navigating a future where the boundaries between biological and synthetic intelligence continue to dissolve, not as opposing forces but as variations on a universal principle of information processing across different substrates.For anyone interested in the philosophical and practical implications of emergent intelligence—whether in cells, code, or consciousness—this conversation provides intellectual tools for understanding the transformed relationship between humans and technology that lies ahead.------Do you enjoy our conversations like this one? Then subscribe on your favorite platform, subscribe to our emails (free) at Artificiality.world, and check out the Artificiality Summit—our mind-expanding retreat in Bend, Oregon at Artificiality.world/summit.Thanks again to Jonathan Coulton for our music.

This week: Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz of Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) discuss the state of Amazon's Alexa and Echo business, and what the recently announced Alexa+ service means for the company and users. CIRP studies consumer behavior to provide insights for investors and industry leaders. Related links and coverage CIRP: Amazon Report on Substack. (Check out CIRP's Apple Report, as well.) CIRP's Amazon Report: Alexa, Should I Pay for Alexa+? Or Get a New Echo? GeekWire: Amazon’s new Alexa+ uses generative AI to personalize conversations and automate tasks Amazon: Introducing Alexa+, the next generation of Alexa With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop; Edited by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we discuss neo-Darwinism vs post-Darwinism. Neo-Darwinism meaning a gene centric view of evolution, which is also called the great synthesis since it unifies natural selection with genetics and paleontology and perhaps even human psychology. Post-Darwinism is a view that emphasizes factors outside random mutation, like epigenetics or the assertion that organisms and cells can alter their own genome in a beneficial way. Here Bruce specifically concentrates on the work of biologist James Shapiro's critical look at Richard Dawkins' neo-Darwinism.We consider, does it really make sense to see our bodies and minds as tools governed by our masters DNA? Does post-Darwinism, also called “third way evolution,” offer a meaningful alternative to both neo-Darwinism and the theism of intelligent design? Does this way of looking at biology say something about the very nature of reality and the laws of physics?This is part 1 of a loose series. Part 2 will cover criticisms of Noble and Shapiro. Part 3 will cover the work of Michael Levin. However, you don't really need to listen to them in order and we provide context each time.James Shapiro's Evolution: A View from the 21 CenturySupport us on Patreon

Fareeda Pasha wrote The Last Word based on Michael Levin's research on the first robots from living cells. We had a lighthearted conversation about spooky action at a distance in playwriting, equal-opportunity inspiration, and how plays on science can change the world of business, art, and medicine.

Hello Listeners!   Join us for the inaugural episode of our new Get Plugged In podcast series, AI Insights, which explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Actuarial Science.

Curt Jaimungal is joined by Michael Levin and Karl Friston. This conversation incorporates insights from physics and information theory, particularly regarding self-organization and the significance of entropy and free energy. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 3:43 The Free Energy Principle Explained 5:41 Creativity and Adaptive Utilization 11:56 In-Painting vs. Out-Painting 15:33 The Unreliable Medium of Biology 20:05 Aging: Noise or Psychological? 25:25 The Nature of Selfhood 45:10 Distinctions in Organic and Psychological Disease 48:54 Goal-Directed Systems and Aging 52:32 The Dynamics of Life and Death 55:49 Continuous Self in a Changing Form 1:01:35 The Constructive Nature of Science 1:08:02 Inferring Actions and Counterfactuals 1:11:40 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations Links Mentioned: - Michael's website: https://thoughtforms.life/ - Karl's publications: https://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~karl/ - Michael's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aLhkm6QUgA - Karl's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo - Michael on Anthrobots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM - Michael's paper on stress sharing as cognitive glue for collective intelligences: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006291X2400932X?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=911840d57c51eace - Karl and Michael with Chris Fields on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6eJ44Jq_pw - Karl Friston on the ‘Free Energy Principle' on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA - Michael's recent paper with Chris Fields: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1571064525000089?dgcid=coauthor - Top-down models in biology (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsif.2016.0555 Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science #podcast #reality #mind #consciousness #theoreticalphysics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the Artificiality Summit 2024, Michael Levin, distinguished professor of biology at Tufts University and associate at Harvard's Wyss Institute, gave a lecture about the emerging field of diverse intelligence and his frameworks for recognizing and communicating with the unconventional intelligence of cells, tissues, and biological robots. This work has led to new approaches to regenerative medicine, cancer, and bioengineering, but also to new ways to understand evolution and embodied minds. He sketched out a space of possibilities—freedom of embodiment—which facilitates imagining a hopeful future of "synthbiosis", in which AI is just one of a wide range of new bodies and minds. Bio: Michael Levin, Distinguished Professor in the Biology department and Vannevar Bush Chair, serves as director of the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. Recent honors include the Scientist of Vision award and the Distinguished Scholar Award. His group's focus is on understanding the biophysical mechanisms that implement decision-making during complex pattern regulation, and harnessing endogenous bioelectric dynamics toward rational control of growth and form. The lab's current main directions are: - Understanding how somatic cells form bioelectrical networks for storing and recalling pattern memories that guide morphogenesis; - Creating next-generation AI tools for helping scientists understand top-down control of pattern regulation (a new bioinformatics of shape); and - Using these insights to enable new capabilities in regenerative medicine and engineering. www.artificiality.world/summit

In this episode, developmental biologist Michael Levin and cognitive scientist Anna Ciaunica examine how cellular intelligence challenges our traditional understanding of consciousness. They explore how memory, embodiment, and our interactions with others fundamentally shape the self. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe A huge thank you to Dina Rudick, a four-time Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker / journalist, who expertly aided this production at the last minute. You can find more about her work at https://www.dinarudick.com. Definitely check out her films. Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Links Mentioned: Michael Levin's website: https://drmichaellevin.org/ Anna Ciaunica's website: https://annaciaunica.fr/ Curt's previous talk with Michael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&t=3924s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 01:42 – The Biggest Myths in Biology and Neuroscience 03:18 – Anna's Take on How Self Emerges from “Bunches of Cells” 04:10 – Critique of Adult-Centric Perspectives 05:15 – Dropping Old Conceptual “Epicycles” 07:45 – Continuity from Single Cells to Human Minds 09:28 – On Memory, Metaphors, and Shifting Perspectives 10:46 – Bridging Disciplinary Silos & The Power of Interdisciplinarity 13:04 – Development, Evolution, and Goal-Directed Systems 17:05 – Expanding the Concept of “Goal-Seeking” in Biology 25:12 – Depression, Body States, and Self-Regulation 31:57 – Aging, Goals, and the Problem of “Having Nothing Left to Do” 41:10 – Pregnancy, Immune Systems, and “Sharing a Self” 51:08 – “Interconnectedness” as Fundamental to Selfhood 57:56 – The Story We Tell Ourselves vs. The Agency of Thoughts 1:07:00 – Rewriting “You”: Caterpillars, Butterflies, and Memory 1:16:15 – Final Thoughts: The Self as an Ongoing, Embodied Process 1:24:01 – Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science #biology #research #scientist #consciousness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMxTS7eKkNM Title: "Michael Levin: What Is The Field Of Diverse Intelligence (DI)? All Possible Intelligent Agents" CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution - YouTube: https://youtube.com/mindbodysolution - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

Memory, consciousness and the self aren't what you think they are. Michael Levin joins Vasant Dhar in episode 91 of Brave New World to explain why the distinction between machines and organisms will soon fall apart. Useful resources 1. Michael Levin at Tufts, Wikipedia, Twitter, Google Scholar and The Levin Lab. 2. There's Plenty of Room Right Here: Biological Systems as Evolved, Overloaded, Multi-scale Machines -- Joshua Bondard and Michael Levin. 3. Self-Improvising Memory: A Perspective on Memories as Agential, Dynamically Reinterpreting Cognitive Glue -- Michael Levin. 4. The Space Of Possible Minds -- Michael Levin. 5. Endless forms most beautiful 2.0 -- Wesley Clawson and Michael Levin. 6. My Octopus Teacher — Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed. 7. Pippa Ehrlich on the Mysteries of the Sea -- Episode 77 of Brave New World. 8. Turing Patterns. 9. Mark Solms' theory of consciousness -- SelfAwarePatterns. 10. Mark Solms on Consciousness. Check out Vasant Dhar's newsletter on Substack. Subscription is free!

As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Evil 08:50 - New Testament 15:02 - Stoic Metaphysics 24:51 - The Spirit 31:12 - Books of the Bible 39:24 - John 1:1 47:55 - Jesus 54:14 - Language 01:02:45 - Neo-Platonism 01:08:53 - Self Awareness 01:14:35 - Consciousness 01:18:05 - God 01:19:51 - Spirituality 01:27:36 - Perennialism 01:36:55 - Belief 01:39:44 - Episode Recap! 01:50:50 - Outro Links Mentioned: •⁠ ⁠Johnathan Bi's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bi.johnathan/featured •⁠ ⁠David Bentley Hart's bibliography: https://amzn.to/3C9vIqA •⁠ ⁠The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss (book): https://amzn.to/3DOuNMO •⁠ ⁠The New Testament: A Translation (book): https://amzn.to/427Dzzv •⁠ ⁠All Things Are Full of Gods: The Mysteries of Mind and Life (book): https://amzn.to/4h525pm •⁠ ⁠A Conversation Between Iain McGilchrist and David Bentley Hart (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vooDJQ3fdug&pp=ygUjaWFpbiBtY2dpbGNocmlzdCBkYXZpZCBiZW50bGV5IGhhcnQ%3D •⁠ ⁠Curt's OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/curt-jaimungal-95763 •⁠ ⁠Michael Levin's blog: https://thoughtforms.life/ •⁠ ⁠The Atheist's Guide to Reality (book): https://amzn.to/4h4U97n •⁠ ⁠Psychology from An Empirical Standpoint (book): https://amzn.to/3DHRzWA •⁠ ⁠Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0 •⁠ ⁠Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=7139s TOE'S TOP LINKS: - Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE - Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything #science #podcast #religion #spirituality #philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dick Morris and Doug DiPiro talk about congestion pricing, the broken window policy, credit card loans hitting record highs and much. They are also joined by Michael Levin and they discuss how to improve the MTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with Matthew Segall, a professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, on the evolution of philosophical thought, linking ancient teachings on consciousness to modern scientific perspectives. We delve into the limitations of contemporary views of reality, paralleling them with the Ptolemaic model, and explore how an awareness of mortality can enrich our understanding of existence. Matthew argues for a shift toward introspection and self-inquiry in a society grappling with existential challenges, emphasizing that confronting mortality can foster a deeper sense of meaning in our lives. New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LINKED MENTIONED: •⁠ ⁠Matthew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Footnotes2Plato •⁠ ⁠Matthew's Diagram of Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z1zY39EKbs •⁠ ⁠Matthew's talk with John Vervaeke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15akhXGHwzo •⁠ ⁠Critique of Pure Reason (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Pure-Reason-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140447474 •⁠ ⁠Critique of Judgement (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Judgement-Immanuel-Kant/dp/1545245673/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= •⁠ ⁠The Phenomenology of Spirit (book): https://www.amazon.com/Georg-Wilhelm-Friedrich-Hegel-Phenomenology/dp/1108730086 •⁠ ⁠1919 Eclipse (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsnr.2020.0040 •⁠ ⁠Einstein/Bergson debate (article): https://www.faena.com/aleph/einstein-vs-bergson-the-struggle-for-time •⁠ ⁠The Principle of Relativity (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Relativity-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1602062188 •⁠ ⁠John Vervaeke's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke •⁠ ⁠John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI •⁠ ⁠Philip Goff on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4 •⁠ ⁠Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg •⁠ ⁠Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w •⁠ ⁠Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo •⁠ ⁠Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0 •⁠ ⁠Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kko-hVA-8IU •⁠ ⁠Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch? •⁠ ⁠v=3lcDT_-3v2k&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY&index=3 •⁠ ⁠Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=39 •⁠ ⁠Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=16 •⁠ ⁠Neil Turok's lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=35 •⁠ ⁠TOE's Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4cpn8m9i0&ab_channel=TheoriesofEverythingwithCurtJaimungal •⁠ ⁠TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:35 The Roots of Process Philosophy 4:47 The Rise of Nominalism 8:26 The Evolution of Substance 11:02 Descartes and the Dualist Divide 21:34 Kant's Copernican Revolution 33:08 The Nature of Knowledge 37:42 Hegel's Dialectic Unfolds 46:18 Schelling's Panpsychism 56:50 Whitehead's Organic Realism 1:22:17 The Bifurcation of Nature 1:31:38 The Emergence of Consciousness 1:38:37 The Nature of Self-Organization 1:53:40 Perspectives on Actuality and Potentiality 2:11:35 The Role of God in Process Philosophy 2:23:55 The Human Experience and Self-Inquiry 2:40:34 Reflections on Mortality and Meaning 2:47:44 The Shift from Substance to Process 2:58:02 Embracing Interconnectedness and Consciousness 3:00:49 The Call for Inner Exploration #science #philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Levin is a Distinguished Professor in the Biology department at Tufts University and associate faculty at the Wyss Institute for Bioinspired Engineering at Harvard University. Prof Levin holds the Vannevar Bush endowed Chair and serves as director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts and the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. Prior to college, Michael Levin worked as a software engineer and independent contractor in the field of scientific computing. He attended Tufts University, interested in artificial intelligence and unconventional computation. To explore the algorithms by which the biological world implemented complex adaptive behavior, he got dual B.S. degrees, in CS and in Biology and then received a PhD from Harvard University. He did post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School, where he began to uncover a new bioelectric language by which cells coordinate their activity during embryogenesis. His independent laboratory develops new molecular-genetic and conceptual tools to probe large-scale information processing in regeneration, embryogenesis, and cancer suppression. Lecture Title: "Where Minds Come From: The Scaling of Collective Intelligence. What it means for AI and You." Special thanks to Mike for allowing me to share this lecture with the MBS audience. EPISODE LINKS: - Mike's Round 1: https://youtu.be/v6gp-ORTBlU - Mike's Round 2: https://youtu.be/kMxTS7eKkNM - Mike's Round 3: https://youtu.be/1R-tdscgxu4 - Mike's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drmichaellevin - Mike's Website: https://drmichaellevin.org/ CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

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Michael Levin is an American developmental and synthetic biologist at Tufts University, where he is the Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor. Levin is a director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University and Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. Key HighlightsDiscussion of diverse intelligence in biological systems and its biomedical potentialInsights into planarian regeneration and collective problem-solvingAnatomical plasticity and the role of bioelectric interfacesApplying these principles to regenerative medicine and synthetic biologyHow living structures can adapt and solve complex problems – leading to breakthroughs in organ regeneration, cancer treatment, and mental healthAbout Foresight InstituteForesight Institute is a research organization and non-profit that supports the beneficial development of high-impact technologies. Since our founding in 1987 on a vision of guiding powerful technologies, we have continued to evolve into a many-armed organization that focuses on several fields of science and technology that are too ambitious for legacy institutions to support.Allison DuettmannThe President and CEO of Foresight Institute, Allison Duettmann directs the Intelligent Cooperation, Molecular Machines, Biotech & Health Extension, Neurotech, and Space Programs, alongside Fellowships, Prizes, and Tech Trees. She has also been pivotal in co-initiating the Longevity Prize, pioneering initiatives like Existentialhope.com, and contributing to notable works like "Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy" and "Gaming the Future".Get Involved with Foresight:Apply to our virtual technical seminars Join our in-person events and workshops Donate: Support Our Work – If you enjoy what we do, please consider this, as we are entirely funded by your donations!Follow Us: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedInNote: Explore every word spoken on this podcast through Fathom.fm, an innovative podcast search engine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the history of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Questions include: What is a very interesting "big picture" discovery in your minimal model for biological evolution that answers questions about Darwin's natural selection? How does it change the narrative? - So the most successful organism is you and me, because we have the potential to organize/find solutions for this überabzählbar unendliche chaos, and for that we get rewarded, according to Blaise Pascal's wager. - Who created the first map? - ​​Do you find morphological attractors in your simple models of biological evolution? There is evidence that morphospace might be like a hyporuliad, according to work by Prof. Michael Levin with planaria. - ​​Are LLMs disconnected from humans in the ruliad? - LLMs' view of reality is mostly language and texts, right? - ​​My experience with art makes me guess illusions tend to be more of a lower/hardware level, since they aren't much subject to qualia. - Do you think it's possible Egyptians had a basic light bulb (Dendera light bulb)? - Were there prominent researchers in ancient civilizations who often referred to "things of the past," or were they mainly working based off of new ideas and hypotheses? - ​​How much of ancient myth reflects technology, like Hephaestus making a giant rock-throwing android? - ​​There's a hieroglyph that looks like a snake inside a light bulb.

"Unveiling the Alchemy of Consciousness with Professor Michael Levin on The Dov Baron Show" Introduction: Tune in to this episode of "The Dov Baron Show" for a journey that challenges the very foundations of what you believe about mind, body, and the potential of human consciousness. We're diving into the second part of our enlightening conversation with Professor Michael Levin. A distinguished professor at Tufts University and a pioneer in developmental biophysics and cognitive science. . Professor Levin brings us closer to understanding the interplay between genetic intelligence and consciousness. From the mysteries of cellular intelligence to the transformative potential of collective consciousness, prepare to rethink everything you know about your own mind and body. . Key Learnings: Expanding the Definition of Intelligence: Explore the intelligence embedded within our genetic architecture, revealing how cells and genes respond adaptively to external cues. . Consciousness vs. Intelligence: What's the distinction between consciousness and intelligence, emphasizing consciousness as a deeply personal, first-person experience that transcends empirical study. . The Impact of Epigenetics: Understand the significant role of epigenetics in shaping our genetic expression and responses, highlighting the dynamic interaction between our genes and environmental factors. . Collective Intelligence of Cells: Discover how the collective intelligence of cells contributes to the emergent properties of consciousness and how individual cells contribute to our unified sense of self. . Harnessing Cellular Memory: Learn about the remarkable ability of gene regulatory networks to exhibit memory and learning, akin to Pavlovian conditioning, which has profound implications for medical science. . The Alchemy of Consciousness: Reflect on consciousness as an alchemical process that transforms us, driven by curiosity and the willingness to explore the uncomfortable or unknown. . Pharmacology and Conscious Influence: Consider the future role of pharmacology not just as symptom management but as an interface for profound physiological and psychological changes. . Philosophical and Practical Implications: Engage with thought-provoking philosophical discussions on the nature of consciousness, its relationship with physical health, and the evolution of medicine to embrace these complex interactions. . . Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is divided into eight sections, each of which will guide you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Are you curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging .  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior  

"Unlocking the Mysteries of Mind and Matter: Professor Michael Levin's Quantum Insights on The Dov Baron Show" . Introduction: In this episode of "The Dov Baron Show," we're once again stepping into a riveting exploration of the boundaries where science meets consciousness. Join us as Professor Michael Levin, a distinguished figure at the forefront of developmental biophysics and synthetic biology, unveils groundbreaking research that could revolutionize our understanding of life itself. . We'll pull back the curtain on regenerative medicine and examine the synthetic biology of novel life forms. Professor Levin's work at Tufts University and Harvard's Weiss Institute challenges our conventional views on biology and technology. . Prepare to expand your perception of reality in this mind-bending journey into quantum effects. Join us on "The Dov Baron Show" as we unravel these profound insights with Professor Michael Levin, challenging what we know about life, intelligence, and the very fabric of reality. . Key Learnings: The Essence of Curiosity: Understand why curiosity is not just beneficial but essential in today's complex world, helping us navigate immense social and scientific challenges.   Science vs. Dogma: Explore the tension between established scientific paradigies and the openness required for innovative breakthroughs. . The Inertia of Ideas: Learn about the systemic inertia that often prevents new scientific ideas from being accepted and how it compares to religious dogmatism. . Redefining Intelligence: Discover a broader, more inclusive definition of intelligence that goes beyond human capacities and encompasses a wide range of life forms. . Problem Solving Across Species: Examine how different organisms and systems solve problems and adapt to their environments, redefining our concepts of intelligence. . The Role of Autonomy in Intelligence: Delve into how autonomy and problem-solving capabilities contribute to our understanding of intelligence across various domains. . Scientific Methodology in Questioning Beliefs: Learn the importance of establishing clear criteria for changing one's scientific or personal viewpoints, promoting a more dynamic and flexible approach to knowledge. . Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is divided into eight sections, each of which will guide you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging .  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior

Does our sense of self emerge from our brain's skill at lumping things into unchanging categories? What can we learn watching a caterpillar brain transition to a butterfly brain? Can we think of a memory as a pattern that stays alive and has its own life? Does an ant colony have a sense of self? Join Eagleman and biologist Michael Levin at Tufts – one of the most energetic and original thinkers in the field -- to dive into new territories of the self.

This week we're releasing an episode from the Cognitive Revolution, Nathan Labenz interviews Professor Michael Levin and Dr. Leo Pio Lopez about their groundbreaking research integrating multiple biological datasets using advanced AI techniques to predict new disease links, and discusses broader implications for AI in biology and future technologies. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/47dd68fb-1bea-43c0-809e-6a1a32c9cb48 —

Michael Levin is an American developmental and synthetic biologist at Tufts University, where he is the Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor. Levin is a director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University and Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. Key HighlightsDiscussion of diverse intelligence in biological systems and its biomedical potentialInsights into planarian regeneration and collective problem-solvingAnatomical plasticity and the role of bioelectric interfacesApplying these principles to regenerative medicine and synthetic biologyHow living structures can adapt and solve complex problems – leading to breakthroughs in organ regeneration, cancer treatment, and mental healthAbout Foresight InstituteForesight Institute is a research organization and non-profit that supports the beneficial development of high-impact technologies. Since our founding in 1987 on a vision of guiding powerful technologies, we have continued to evolve into a many-armed organization that focuses on several fields of science and technology that are too ambitious for legacy institutions to support.Allison DuettmannThe President and CEO of Foresight Institute, Allison Duettmann directs the Intelligent Cooperation, Molecular Machines, Biotech & Health Extension, Neurotech, and Space Programs, alongside Fellowships, Prizes, and Tech Trees. She has also been pivotal in co-initiating the Longevity Prize, pioneering initiatives like Existentialhope.com, and contributing to notable works like "Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy" and "Gaming the Future".Get Involved with Foresight:Apply to our virtual technical seminars Join our in-person events and workshops Donate: Support Our Work – If you enjoy what we do, please consider this, as we are entirely funded by your donations!Follow Us: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedInNote: Explore every word spoken on this podcast through Fathom.fm, an innovative podcast search engine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where is nature's memory of its evolution encoded? Is there evidence for extended mind occurring beyond individual brains? How possible is it that the sun is conscious? In this episode we're going to get up to date on Rupert Sheldrake's extraordinary theory of Morphic resonance: so Morphic fields, the unfolding of nature's ‘habits' and the ‘memory of nature'. We'll examine the possibility of levels of consciousness larger than our own brains - scaling up in a hierarchy from cellular consciousness right up to planetary and perhaps even stellar consciousness! We're also going to get into examples of consciousness beyond the brain like ‘the sensation of being stared at' (clearly a useful skill to evolve) and other phenomena Rupert has reported in his experiments.  Rupert Sheldrake is a Cambridge PHD developmental Biologist whose published over 100 papers on topics as wide as Cellular Biology, telepathy, Pets who know when their owners are coming home, and after-death communications. He is also the author of many books like “A new science of life”, “Science set free”, and “Ways of going Beyond”, among many others. What were discuss: 00:00 Intro. 06:10 Morphic resonance explained. 08:15 Polar Auxin - death in the midst of life. 09:15 Genes make proteins, morphogenetic fields determine form. 11:30 Nature's “memory” spread across time. 13:25 Something that has happened before is more likely to happen again. 14:15 Collective memory, like Jung's collective unconscious. 17:15 His scientific education engrained materialism and atheism in him.. 18:15 Asian philosophy, psychedelics, Neo-platonism and Christianity. 20:30 Questioning of scientific dogma came before his faith. 22:00 Thomas Kuhn's paradigm change, an analogy for him breaking with science. 23:50 Rupert's work denounced as ‘Heresy' by the editor of Nature in 1981.  26:30 Measuring Morphic fields in experiments. 28:30 IQ tests have got easier for people over time, The Flynn Effect 30:00 Video games have to make new versions harder each time.  32:10 Is subtle energy field research beyond science? 37:00 Bioelectric morphogenetic fields & Michael Levin.  41:20 Bioelectric fields are the interface not the explanation. 42:30 Where are morphic fields recorded in nature? 44:50 Platonism doesn't explain evolution and change over time. 47:00 Different levels of collective consciousness, up to planetary, stellar and even cosmic consciousness. 56:40 The feeling of being stared at: examples of extended mind. 01:02:55 Mystical experience - being part of a greater consciousness. 01:09:40 Are spiritual & scientific insight compatible? References: Rupert Sheldrake, “A New Science of life”. Michael Levin - Bio-electric morphogenetic fields CC interview The Sheldrake.org Staring App. Polar Auxin  QUOTE: “Morphic resonance leaps across time and space, It's not stored anywhere it's a direct connection with the past.”

This week, we're featuring discussions with Dario Amodei, Balaji Srinivasan, Marc Andreessen, Michael Levin, and Samo Burja on AGI scaling laws, AI safety, and AI development, exploring themes such as the evolution of AI, economic implications, and philosophical aspects of intelligence. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/9192a95f-b467-47c1-9de0-827cae992d6b —

Professor Michael Levin explores the revolutionary concept of diverse intelligence, demonstrating how cognitive capabilities extend far beyond traditional brain-based intelligence. Drawing from his groundbreaking research, he explains how even simple biological systems like gene regulatory networks exhibit learning, memory, and problem-solving abilities. Levin introduces key concepts like "cognitive light cones" - the scope of goals a system can pursue - and shows how these ideas are transforming our approach to cancer treatment and biological engineering. His insights challenge conventional views of intelligence and agency, with profound implications for both medicine and artificial intelligence development. This deep discussion reveals how understanding intelligence as a spectrum, from molecular networks to human minds, could be crucial for humanity's future technological development. Contains technical discussion of biological systems, cybernetics, and theoretical frameworks for understanding emergent cognition. Prof. Michael Levin https://as.tufts.edu/biology/people/faculty/michael-levin https://x.com/drmichaellevin Sponsor message: DO YOU WANT WORK ON ARC with the MindsAI team (current ARC winners)? Interested? Apply for an ML research position: benjamin@tufa.ai TOC 1. Intelligence Fundamentals and Evolution [00:00:00] 1.1 Future Evolution of Human Intelligence and Consciousness [00:03:00] 1.2 Science Fiction's Role in Exploring Intelligence Possibilities [00:08:15] 1.3 Essential Characteristics of Human-Level Intelligence and Relationships [00:14:20] 1.4 Biological Systems Architecture and Intelligence 2. Biological Computing and Cognition [00:24:00] 2.1 Agency and Intelligence in Biological Systems [00:30:30] 2.2 Learning Capabilities in Gene Regulatory Networks [00:35:37] 2.3 Biological Control Systems and Competency Architecture [00:39:58] 2.4 Scientific Metaphors and Polycomputing Paradigm 3. Systems and Collective Intelligence [00:43:26] 3.1 Embodiment and Problem-Solving Spaces [00:44:50] 3.2 Perception-Action Loops and Biological Intelligence [00:46:55] 3.3 Intelligence, Wisdom and Collective Systems [00:53:07] 3.4 Cancer and Cognitive Light Cones [00:57:09] 3.5 Emergent Intelligence and AI Agency Shownotes: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i2vl1vs009thg54lxx5wc/LEVIN.pdf?rlkey=dtk8okhbsejryiu2vrht19qp6&st=uzi0vo45&dl=0 REFS: [0:05:30] A Fire Upon the Deep - Vernor Vinge sci-fi novel on AI and consciousness [0:05:35] Maria Chudnovsky - MacArthur Fellow, Princeton mathematician, graph theory expert [0:14:20] Bow-tie architecture in biological systems - Network structure research by Csete & Doyle [0:15:40] Richard Watson - Southampton Professor, evolution and learning systems expert [0:17:00] Levin paper on human issues in AI and evolution [0:19:00] Bow-tie architecture in Darwin's agential materialism - Levin [0:22:55] Philip Goff - Work on panpsychism and consciousness in Galileo's Error [0:23:30] Strange Loop - Hofstadter's work on self-reference and consciousness [0:25:00] The Hard Problem of Consciousness - Van Gulick [0:26:15] Daniel Dennett - Theories on consciousness and intentional systems [0:29:35] Principle of Least Action - Light path selection in physics [0:29:50] Free Energy Principle - Friston's unified behavioral framework [0:30:35] Gene regulatory networks - Learning capabilities in biological systems [0:36:55] Minimal networks with learning capacity - Levin [0:38:50] Multi-scale competency in biological systems - Levin [0:41:40] Polycomputing paradigm - Biological computation by Bongard & Levin [0:45:40] Collective intelligence in biology - Levin et al. [0:46:55] Niche construction and stigmergy - Torday [0:53:50] Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumor Disease - Transmissible cancer research [0:55:05] Cognitive light cone - Computational boundaries of self - Levin [0:58:05] Cognitive properties in sorting algorithms - Zhang, Goldstein & Levin

In today's episode, biologist Rupert Sheldrake, a former research fellow at Cambridge University with a PhD in biochemistry, explores the concepts of morphic resonance, the extended mind, and telepathy, challenging mainstream scientific paradigms. Sheldrake discusses how memory and habits may exist beyond the brain, proposing that our consciousness and gaze have tangible, measurable effects on the world around us. SPONSOR (THE ECONOMIST): As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe LINKS MENTIONED: - David Chalmers' Mindfest talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY - ‘The Feeling of Being Stared at' (paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/1413454?origin=crossref&seq=2 - Rupert Sheldrake's Staring App: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate/an-app-for-testing-the-sense-of-being-stared-at - Rupert Sheldrake's website: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate - Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s - Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE - Science and Spiritual Practices (Rupert's book): https://amzn.to/4dRRc8o - Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work (Rupert's Book): https://amzn.to/3YzpsRF TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Morphic Resonance 10:07 - Scopaesthesia (Sense of Being Looked At) 15:35 - Rupert's Empirical Research 28:39 - “This Phenomenon Has to do with Light” 37:56 - Prey vs. Predator Animals 47:09 - Extramission 50:42 - Memories and Organ Transplants 56:36 - Michael Levin's Theory of Memory 01:02:10 - “Morphic Fields Are Physical” 01:04:45 - Fundamental Reality & Idealism 01:29:50 - God, Trinity, Cosmic Christ 01:31:32 - Mysticism & Meditation 01:35:04 - How to Pray 01:42:12 - Summary of Episode 01:50:17 - Outro New Substack! Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically TOE'S TOP LINKS: - Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org SPONSORS (please check them out to support TOE): - THE ECONOMIST: As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe - INDEED: Get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit to book your job visibility) - HELLOFRESH: For FREE breakfast for life go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything - PLANET WILD: Want to restore the planet's ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos? The first 150 people to join Planet Wild will get the first month for free at https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/join or use my code EVERYTHING9 later. Other Links: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything #science #sciencepodcast #consciousness #morphicfields #biology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Michael Levin, Distinguished Professor of Biology at Tufts University, joins Nathan Labenz of The Cognitive Revolution Podcast to discuss embodied minds, his research into limb regeneration and collective intelligence, cognitive light cones, and much more. Dr. Levin and the Levin Lab work at the intersection of biology, artificial life, bioengineering, synthetic morphology, and cognitive science. Nathan just recorded a second episode with Michael Levin and Leo Pio Lopez here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PsvToTZVtZkdTemV6ntUk?si=85e4614f079a4fcd  —

Nathan hosts Professor Michael Levin and Staff Scientist Dr. Leo Pio Lopez from Tufts University in this episode of The Cognitive Revolution. They discuss their groundbreaking paper that combines biological datasets into a unified network model of disease using advanced embedding techniques. The conversation covers the technical details of their work, including a predicted link between GABA and melanoma, and explores broader topics in AI for biology. From multi-scale intelligence in biological systems to the future of human enhancement and digital life, this thought-provoking episode reminds us of the rapidly approaching future and the work needed to prepare for it. Links to the papers discussed in the episode: 1) Universal Multilayer Network Embedding Reveals a Causal Link Between GABA Neurotransmitter and Cancer 2) https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-024-06037-4.pdf Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://www.turpentinenetwork.co/ SPONSORS: Notion: Notion offers powerful workflow and automation templates, perfect for streamlining processes and laying the groundwork for AI-driven automation. With Notion AI, you can search across thousands of documents from various platforms, generating highly relevant analysis and content tailored just for you - try it for free at https://notion.com/cognitiverevolution Omneky: Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off https://www.omneky.com/ Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. OCI has four to eight times the bandwidth of other clouds; offers one consistent price, and nobody does data better than Oracle. If you want to do more and spend less, take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/cognitive CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) Teaser (00:00:52) About the Show (00:01:15) About the Episode (00:04:45) Intro (00:06:32) Multi-Layer Networks (00:10:41) Network Embedding (Part 1) (00:16:50) Sponsors: Notion (00:18:30) Network Embedding (Part 2) (00:18:30) GABA and Cancer (00:24:08) AI for Biology (00:29:59) Emergent Cognition (Part 1) (00:33:57) Sponsors: Omneky | Oracle (00:35:18) Emergent Cognition (Part 2) (00:36:42) Data Limitations (00:42:48) Modeling Wellness (00:52:16) Multi-Scale Intelligence (01:02:54) Digital Life (01:07:11) Diverse Intelligence (01:13:02) Outro SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-cognitive-revolution-ai-builders-researchers-and/id1669813431 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yHyok3M3BjqzR0VB5MSyk

William Hahn is Director of AGI & AI Safety and the founder of Hahn AI, a company that develops cutting-edge AI solutions. William is a technologist and researcher, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence, programming languages, and the nature of consciousness. SPONSOR (THE ECONOMIST): As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join my newly launched Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LINKS: - Snow Crash (book): https://amzn.to/3zYqJb9 - Center for the Future Mind (website): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/ - Archive of Alan Turing's papers: https://turingarchive.kings.cam.ac.uk/ - Richard Hamming's lecture series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FF649D0C4407B30 - Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4 - Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guQIkV6yCik - Mindfest playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb - Susan Schneider's website: https://schneiderwebsite.com/index.html - Susan Schneider's Google talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwVKXKlU1GU - William Hahn's short course series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoZnCEAIkvkvyVpbqx71EMT8BLpD6Oaq - Ekkolapto's Polymath project: https://www.ekkolapto.org/polymath - Ekkolapto's event page: https://ekkolapto.substack.com/ - HyperPhysics website: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html - Joscha Bach and Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgMFnfB5E_A - Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4 - Curt on Julian Dorey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mKNGo9JLQ Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - AI's Impact on Language and Human Thought 05:10 - Mind as a Programmable System and Historical Metaphors 08:45 - Society of Mind Theory and AI Agents 11:30 - Consciousness, Awareness, and Metacognition 15:00 - Free Will, Emotions, and Unconscious Programming 18:40 - Brain as an Immune System and Handling Unthinkable Thoughts 22:50 - Informational Parasites, Memes, and Nam Shub of Enki 28:15 - AI Security: Vulnerabilities and Protecting Minds 33:00 - The Cultural Shift: AI's Influence on Psychology 37:45 - Historical Secrecy in AI and Government Role 42:30 - AI's Evolution: Role of Data, Hardware, and Differentiation 47:20 - Speculating on Hidden AI Capabilities and Advanced Systems 51:10 - Richard Hamming's Insights on Learning and Ambiguity 57:10 - Revisiting Ancient Knowledge and Advanced Civilizations 01:03:30 - Artifacts of Ancient Technology and Modern Interpretations 01:09:10 - Defining Meaning, Spirit, and Information in AI 01:14:35 - Wolfram's Physics Model and Emergent Computation 01:20:00 - Computational Models of Consciousness and Mind 01:27:28 - Wolfram's Symbolic Language and Analog Computing 01:34:00 - Agent-Based Programming and AI Evolution 01:39:10 - Knowledge Gaps and Flat Earth as a Metaphor 01:45:00 - Synesthesia, Music, and Human Perception 01:52:24 - The Intersection of Software and Hardware 02:00:02 | Complexity Crisis in Modern Technology 02:06:00 - Optical Computing and AI's Future 02:12:08 - Philosophical Reflections on AI and Consciousness 02:20:00 - The Amorphous Boundary Between Software and Hardware 02:28:00 - Technology, Religion, and the Need for a New Understanding 02:37:15 - Outro / Support TOE #science #sciencepodcast #ai #llm #artificialintelligence #consciousness #agi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a listener of TOE, you can now enjoy full digital access to The Economist and all it has to offer. Get a 20% off discount by visiting: https://www.economist.com/toe Today, we dive deeper into the theories of consciousness in Layer 3 of The Consciousness Iceberg, exploring Heidegger's concept of Dasein, the Attention Schema Theory, EM Field Topology, Joscha Bach's Conductor Theory, and Donald Hoffman's Conscious Realism. IMPORTANT LINKS: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Layer 1: https://youtu.be/GDjnEiys98o Layer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4cpn8m9i0 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 01:32 - Heidegger's Concept of Dasein 04:19 - Attention Schema Theory 7:06 - EM Field Topology and the Boundary Problem 11:07 - Joscha Bach's Conductor Theory 18:18 - Donald Hoffman's Conscious Realism 22:42 - Nir Lahav's Relativistic Consciousness 30:30 - Outro / Support TOE Links Mentioned: - John Vervaeke's Relevance Realization (Layer 2) - https://youtu.be/TR4cpn8m9i0?si=3oVj7BMf46Rn3HOx - Rupert Spira: Non-Dualism, God, & Death - https://youtu.be/dWLd9y1MG4c?si=AOW_lueDcK-xB8HX - Andres Gomex Emilsson (Qualia Research Institute) - https://qri.org/team - Fitness Beats Truth by Donald Hoffman - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33231784/ - Exposing the Matrix | Donald Hoffman Λ John Vervaeke - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTpdCVsttI - Heidegger Portrait - https://www.newstatesman.com/the-weekend-essay/2023/04/philosopher-martin-heidegger-nazi-legacy-influence-right-wing-ideology - Attention Scheme Theory Michael Graziano - https://youtu.be/Tp5yqBEknUI?si=T9uXSHMG8de70peu - Joscha Bach Λ Karl Friston: Ai, Death, Self, God, Consciousness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcQMYNi9a2w - The Biggest Insight From Joscha Bach and Michael Levin's Work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG_5AmPK2q4 - Michael Levin Λ Joscha Bach: Collective Intelligence - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgMFnfB5E_A - Donald Hoffman Λ Joscha Bach: Consciousness, Gödel, Reality - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww - Joscha Bach Λ Ben Goertzel: Conscious Ai, LLMs, AGI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw7omaQ8SgA - A Relativistic Theory of Consciousness - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35801192/ - Roger Penrose | Gravity, Hawking Points and Twistor Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gl8pwY2kW8 - Lahav Nir About Me: https://www.lahavnir.com/about-me - Do We See Icons or Reality? A Review of Donald Hoffman's The Case Against Reality, Brian Martin - https://social-epistemology.com/2019/12/05/do-we-see-icons-or-reality-a-review-of-donald-hoffmans-the-case-against-reality-brian-martin/ - Escaping the Illusion: Bernardo Kastrup Exposes Reality - https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE?si=qmrsi-yDxXwtxwhD #science #consciousness #donaldhoffman #joschabach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH: https://youtu.be/aQEX-twenkA Michael Levin is a Distinguished Professor in the Biology department at Tufts University and associate faculty at the Wyss Institute for Bioinspired Engineering at Harvard University. Prof Levin holds the Vannevar Bush endowed Chair and serves as director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts and the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. Prior to college, Michael Levin worked as a software engineer and independent contractor in the field of scientific computing. He attended Tufts University, interested in artificial intelligence and unconventional computation. To explore the algorithms by which the biological world implemented complex adaptive behavior, he got dual B.S. degrees, in CS and in Biology and then received a PhD from Harvard University. He did post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School, where he began to uncover a new bioelectric language by which cells coordinate their activity during embryogenesis. His independent laboratory develops new molecular-genetic and conceptual tools to probe large-scale information processing in regeneration, embryogenesis, and cancer suppression. Lecture Title: "Where Minds Come From: The Scaling of Collective Intelligence. What it means for AI and You." EPISODE LINKS: - Mike's Round 1: https://youtu.be/v6gp-ORTBlU - Mike's Round 2: https://youtu.be/kMxTS7eKkNM - Mike's Round 3: https://youtu.be/1R-tdscgxu4 - Mike's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drmichaellevin - Mike's Website: https://drmichaellevin.org/ CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

“My long-term goal is to model the pathways involved in human aging in order to develop therapeutic interventions. I organize an annual aging conference in the Midwestern United States with the dual goal of promoting the aging as an adaptation theory and promoting the aging as a disease mindset. The conference website is curing-aging.com.” Check out these other great views as well:Interview with Aubrey De Grey: https://youtu.be/DHvoPlcWwg4Interview with George Church: https://youtu.be/yNplpykf0B4Interview with Lisa Fabiny-Kiser: https://youtu.be/bE5jEGE5-OMInterview with Matt Kaeberlein: https://youtu.be/9QJ_ak3a05QInterview with Nir Barzilai : https://youtu.be/LuOAShcjOt0Interview with Michael Levin : https://youtu.be/5XvDdbYzwf8. PODCAST INFO:The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we'll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn't normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups. LINKSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66eFLHQclKe5p3bMXsCTRHRSS: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/feed/podcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-QYoutube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfAWebsite: https://www.learningwithlowell.com David Katz linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwarrenkatz/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhbOo_INMwg&t=65s&ab_channel=CuringAginghttps://www.curing-aging.com/ Timestamps00:00 start00:20 Programed aging hypothesis explained01:20 Michael Levin / bioelectricity02:15 Telomerase / concerns around copies of copies04:15 Ability for immortality in animals04:44 Immortal jellyfish06:02 Butterfly brains06:40 Programmed aging in practice for therapies07:16 FDA aging as a disease08:33 Curing aging objectionable09:15 We need to work against our bodies10:18 Fasting / Michael Rae / Caloric restriction11:55 Highly against Richard Dawkins selfish gene and ideas around evolution13:20 Start of slides13:50 Why do we age / David's argument18:20 Different types of aging23:20 Induce damage to test hypothesis25:10 David St Clair work26:20 Evolution has consistently selected for aging29:20 Aging and cancer30:00 exponential population growth31:00 Evolution as an ecological thing32:00 Animals getting bigger and smaller on small island / evolution as multivariable equation35:11 Mole Rats and rats36:25 people who get castrated live longer37:22 Bryan Johnson / interfering with body38:00 Testosterone / women live longer39:22 Mechanism of the body working against itself40:15 Easy interventions / keeping track of time for puberty, death, etc44:30 Squirrels having a year long internal clock46:00 Uniform life events / aging clock / evidence that convinces people50:50 ATF4 Pathway / muscle mass52:00 Not even trying to make therapies ATF454:40 Developing therapies against the body55:30 VCs at conference56:10 Exploring this hypothesis58:40 Tricking body to “think” it's younger59:10 Aubrey De Grey like hallmarks of aging clock1:00:00 Epigenetic clocks / biologic clocks01:01:30 Disrupting dreams / sleep01:02:50 Sleep affecting aging01:04:08 People who stop sleeping die within a number of weeks01:04:40 Does the biological clock have state and turning it back01:10:20 Steel man argument against the Programed aging hypothesis01:10:55 A good case for the clock / time of day, year, and stage of year01:13:00 Dolphins and sleep01:13:30 Target therapy with this theory01:15:40 Children's hospital01:16:05 Kids better able to fight off cancer / medicine divided01:17:11 PhD Tensor decomposition presentation / fundamental relationship of matrices01:18:40 implications and pushback for the tensor decomposition01:19:30 What are the trade offs / stop measuring algorithms based off complexity01:21:18 Real life example / chromosomes01:24:30 SENS and the human genome li...

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In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the blueprint for how our bodies are built—and how it could be the future of regenerative medicine. Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. One of the most fascinating topics we've learned about on this show is bioelectricity; the concept that we could teach our bodies to heal and regenerate on their own. That's why we're resharing our episode with Michael Levin, a biologist and professor at Tufts University, who is studying this new approach to regenerative medicine.

Modern biology is advancing by leaps and bounds, not only in understanding how organisms work, but in learning how to modify them in interesting ways. One exciting frontier is the study of tiny "robots" created from living molecules and cells, rather than metal and plastic. Gizem Gumuskaya, who works with previous guest Michael Levin, has created anthrobots, a new kind of structure made from living human cells. We talk about how that works, what they can do, and what future developments might bring.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2024/04/29/274-gizem-gumuskaya-on-building-robots-from-human-cells/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Gimez Gumuskaya received her Ph.D. from Tufts University and the Harvard Wyss Institute for Biologically-Inspired Engineering. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Tufts University. She previously received a dual master's degree in Architecture and Synthetic Biology from MIT.Web siteGoogle scholar publicationsAnthrobots web siteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.