Technological Approach to Mind Everywhere: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Levin

In this groundbreaking episode, we are joined by the acclaimed scientist Dr. Michael Levin, who introduces us to the Technological Approach to Mind Everywhere (TAME). This innovative framework seeks to understand and manipulate cognition in unconventional substrates. By harnessing the power of synthetic biology and bioengineering, we are provided with opportunities to create novel embodied cognitive systems, disrupting conventional philosophies of the mind.Dr. Levin presents a novel perspective on morphogenesis, viewing it as an example of basal cognition. He suggests that problem-solving in various domains, such as anatomical, physiological, transcriptional, and traditional behavioral spaces, can potentially drive cognitive capacities during evolution.One of the most striking discussions is about the importance of developmental bioelectricity in evolution. Implemented by the pre-neural use of ion channels and gap junctions, it scales cell-level feedback loops into anatomical homeostasis, contributing to the plasticity of bodies and minds and enhancing evolvability.Tune in as we delve into this thought-provoking discussion, where we explore the intersections of computational science, evolutionary biology, basal cognition, and more. This conversation carries significant implications for cognitive science, evolutionary biology, regenerative medicine, and artificial intelligence.Keywords: Dr. Michael Levin, Technological Approach to Mind Everywhere, TAME, Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, Cognition, Morphogenesis, Basal Cognition, Developmental Bioelectricity, Evolution, Cognitive Science, Regenerative Medicine, Artificial Intelligence. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/t6e8p