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Stephen Wolfram: Computation, Physics, Going Beyond "Evolution"

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Cells, Computation, and Evolution

This chapter explores the intricate connections between cellular automata and biological systems, emphasizing how simple rules can lead to complex behaviors akin to those seen in nature. It recounts experiences from the 1980s theoretical biology conferences and discusses the evolving nature of rules in cellular automata, paralleling them with natural selection. The conversation further intertwines insights from machine learning and the orchestration of biological processes, suggesting a unified theory of complex adaptive systems.

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