David Resnik

David Resnik, a philosopher and bioethics researcher affiliated with NIEHS, dives into the intriguing intersection of Platonism and biology. He and Michael Levin explore how mathematical structures underpin scientific explanations and shape evolutionary patterns. They discuss goal-directed morphogenesis, the limitations of chemistry-only perspectives, and the predictive power of mapping morphospace. Their conversation emphasizes the utility of Platonism in framing research strategies, while also pondering the broader implications for understanding life's complexities.