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Michael Levin—The Future of Intelligence: Synthbiosis

Artificiality: Minds Meeting Machines

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Redefining Intelligence and Agency in Biology

This chapter explores the role of bioelectrical patterns and machines in defining agency within biological systems, suggesting that these patterns could be seen as active agents. It discusses how training neural cells through communication-based approaches can expand our understanding of cellular competencies and intelligence across various life forms. The chapter also raises ethical questions regarding the manipulation of cellular intelligence and the intertwining of biological insights with psychological and spiritual dimensions.

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