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#9: Nature and Clarity with biologist Michael Levin

Love & Philosophy

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Exploring Competition, Intelligence, and Agency in Non-Human Spaces

This chapter discusses the concepts of struggle and competition within the body, considering if competition always means suffering and exploring alternative forms of intelligence in non-physical spaces. It touches on the significance of agents like organoids and anthrobots navigating different realms, emphasizing the role of visualizers in helping humans understand these alternative intelligences. The conversation also delves into the idea of models and awareness of models in living creatures, discussing the challenges posed by genetics and environmental factors in understanding agency and suffering.

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