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Michael Levin - Why Intelligence Isn't Limited To Brains.

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Oct 24, 2024
Professor Michael Levin, a prominent figure in developmental biology and cognitive science, discusses the concept of diverse intelligence that transcends just brain power. He reveals how even simple biological systems demonstrate learning and memory through gene regulatory networks. The talk introduces intriguing ideas like 'cognitive light cones' and explores their transformative impact on cancer treatment and biological engineering. Levin challenges traditional views on intelligence, suggesting it’s a spectrum vital for understanding both biological and artificial systems.
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INSIGHT

Diverse Intelligence

  • Diverse intelligence studies embodied intelligent agents.
  • Human scientists struggle to detect minds outside familiar scales.
ANECDOTE

Sci-Fi Influence

  • Michael Levin grew up reading classic science fiction.
  • He views science fiction as having a faster "Gantt chart" than others.
INSIGHT

Embracing Change

  • Humans are inevitably replaced; persistence in current form is impossible.
  • We should focus on what we want to become, not staying the same.
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