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Michael Levin Λ Joscha Bach on The Global Mind, Collective Intelligence, Agency, and Morphogenesis

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Engineering Intelligence in Biological Systems

This chapter explores the engineering protocols of biological systems, emphasizing the observer's role in understanding intelligence and behavior. It contrasts simple and complex views of capabilities through discussions on agency, goal-directedness, and the adaptive control of various organisms, particularly planarians. The chapter also examines the intricate relationship between memory, identity, and the ability of biological entities to model future states for survival and adaptation.

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