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Ep 91: Michael Levin on the New Frontiers of Biological Intelligence

Brave New World -- hosted by Vasant Dhar

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Redefining the Genome: Beyond Blueprint Thinking

This chapter challenges the traditional view of the genome as a simple blueprint, presenting it instead as biological hardware that interacts with its environment. It explores how cellular 'software' and reprogramming can influence physical traits without altering genetic material, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between biological systems and external factors.

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