THIRD EYE DROPS Hidden Consciousness & The Living Patterns That Shape Reality | Michael Levin & Matthew Segall | Mind Meld 424
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Feb 20, 2025 
Michael Levin, a pioneering biologist from Tufts University, and Matthew Segall, a philosophy professor, dive deep into the interplay between bioelectricity and consciousness. They discuss how cells communicate through bioelectric signals, revealing that life might be guided by intrinsic patterns. Topics include the innovative concept of anthrobots, the parallels between brain networks and galaxies, and the philosophical implications of considering the universe as a living entity. Their conversation challenges traditional views, suggesting a profound interconnectedness in all living systems.
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Platonic Structures in Biology
- Biological organisms organize themselves according to hidden structures.
- These structures resemble Platonic forms, challenging mechanistic reductionism.
Biological Patterns as Pointers
- Biological patterns emerge from simple prompts, or "pointers," into a Platonic space.
- These patterns don't have a physical origin or history of selection.
Levin's Work as a Periscope
- Michael Levin's work acts as a periscope into a hidden realm of forms.
- This realm, similar to Plato's and Whitehead's concepts, challenges mechanistic views.