Scaling Intelligence in Biology, Artificial Life, and Beyond

from Thoughtforms Life · host Michael Levin

This is a ~20 minute very rapid talk reviewing ideas around the scaling of intelligence in unconventional substrates. CHAPTERS:(00:00) Intro & Unconventional Concepts(00:40) Challenging Traditional Worldviews(01:40) Life as Continua(03:00) Electromagnetic Spectrum Analogy(04:30) Spectrum of Mind Applications(05:50) Single Cell to Mind(07:10) Agential Material: Cell Competency(08:00) Intelligence Below Cells(09:00) Multiscale Competency Architecture(10:00) Anatomical Alignment Problem(12:30) Bioelectricity: Cognitive Glue(13:30) Scaling Goals: Light Cone(14:30) Salamander Regeneration Example(15:30) Tadpole Eye on Tail(17:00) Bioelectrical Interface Methods(18:00) Rewriting Body Memory(19:00) Frog Limb Regeneration(20:30) Plasticity: Novel Organisms(21:30) Anthrobots from Human Cells(23:00) Future of Viable Agents(24:00) Synthbiosis: Recognizing Minds(25:00) Credits and ThanksCONNECT WITH ME:Podcast WebsiteYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyTwitterBlogThe Levin Lab

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