Benjamin Bratton
Director of the Antikythera program at the Berggruen Institute. Introduced Sara Imari Walker and engaged in a Q&A session about assembly theory and its implications.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 58min
Benjamin Bratton: A Philosophy of Planetary Computation: From Antikythera to Synthetic Intelligence
Benjamin Bratton, a Professor at UC San Diego and Director of the Antikythera think tank, dives into the fascinating realm of planetary computation. He connects ancient technologies like the Antikythera mechanism to modern challenges, emphasizing how our tech outpaces our understanding. Bratton discusses how artificial intelligence interacts with our ecological existence and the philosophical implications of our evolving cognitive landscape. He urges a shift in thinking about intelligence and collaboration as we navigate the complexities of the future.
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May 28, 2025 • 1h 11min
Sara Imari Walker: An Informational Theory of Life
Sara Imari Walker, an esteemed astrobiologist and leader in assembly theory, joins Benjamin Bratton to discuss the intricate question: What is life? They delve into assembly theory's implications, revealing how life creates complex structures and how this complexity is rare in the universe. The conversation spans the intersection of time, space, and technology, proposing that time can be visualized as a physical entity. They also explore new frameworks to understand life’s origins and the potential of extraterrestrial existence.
