Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal Michael Levin Λ Joscha Bach on The Global Mind, Collective Intelligence, Agency, and Morphogenesis
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Nov 9, 2022 
In this discussion, Michael Levin, a pioneering biologist known for his groundbreaking work on limb regeneration, and Joscha Bach, an inventive AI researcher who explores emotion modeling, delve into thrilling intersections of biology and technology. They explore how cellular communication underpins intelligence and cognition, challenge traditional disciplinary labels, and dissect the complexities of memory transfer and bioelectricity. The duo also reflects on the evolution of collective intelligence and the implications for emerging governance in our increasingly interconnected world.
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Cells as Neurons
- Every cell can send/receive multiple message types conditionally and learn.
- Cells function like neurons, processing information and acting as reinforcement learning agents.
Brain as Cellular Extension
- The brain can be seen as a telegraphic extension of the body's cellular network.
- These two systems, while decoupled, started interconnected, highlighting the potential for intelligence in all organisms.
Neuroscience's Broad Applicability
- Neuroscientific tools and frameworks can be applied to other biological systems.
- This suggests a deeper underlying symmetry between different biological processes.
