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Breakthrough Biology Research: Consciousness Beyond the Brain | Michael Levin & Anna Ciaunica

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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The Interconnected Self: Memory and Growth

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of cellular systems and memory during pregnancy, emphasizing the interconnectedness between the pregnant individual and the developing fetus. It delves into how cognition, memory, and self-agency evolve, highlighting the fluid nature of identity shaped by both biological and environmental factors. Using metaphors and ecological concepts, it presents the self as a dynamic attractor state, negotiating existence and growth in the face of change and challenges.

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