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Terrence Deacon & Michael Levin: What is Life? Complexity, Cognition & the Origin of Purpose

Mind-Body Solution

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Entropy, Information, and Evolution

This chapter investigates the connections between information theory and thermodynamics, particularly through the lens of entropy and redundancy in communication. It examines how constraints shape information transfer in biological systems and explores the dual nature of evolution, emphasizing both compression and decompression processes. The discussion also highlights the adaptability of organisms, such as planaria, showcasing the intricate relationship between genetic representation, memory, and evolutionary dynamics.

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