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Earth Holds The Key To Alien Life | Sara Walker
Mar 15, 2024
Sarah Walker discusses assembly theory, AI and consciousness, evolution of minds, and exploration of original life studies. Topics include combinatorial spaces, information shaping complex structures, and the interconnection of life, mind, and consciousness.
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- Objects are assembled through evolution and selection, emphasizing the role of evolutionary history in determining structure.
- Information plays a crucial role in constraining the space of possibilities and enabling the construction of complex objects like minds.
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Objects are Assembly of Historically Contingent Trajectories
Objects are viewed as being assembled over time through evolution and selection, following causation through an informational process. The theory of assembly focuses on constructing objects from a more fundamental understanding, emphasizing the role of evolutionary history in determining the structure and properties of objects, including minds.
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