Michael Levin: Introducing Anthrobots and Hyper-Embryos [WORLD EXCLUSIVE]
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
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Unraveling Anthrobot Behavior and Embryonic Dynamics
This chapter investigates the relationship between structure and function in anthrobots, focusing on their behaviors and interactions influenced by their standard human genome. It introduces the concept of 'cross embryo morphogenetic assistance' and emphasizes how group dynamics enable embryos to handle external stressors more effectively. The discussion extends to the resilience of embryos in response to teratogens and the vital role of inter-embryonic communication in their development.
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