
Ricard Solé
Complexity theorist and ICREA research professor at the Catalan Institute for Research and Advanced Studies, focusing on complex systems and cognition.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 10min
260 | Ricard Solé on the Space of Cognitions
Ricard Solé, a complexity theorist and ICREA research professor, explores the intriguing landscape of cognition across different life forms. He discusses the 'space of cognitions' and considers whether liquid brains, like those of slime molds, could rival solid intelligence found in humans. The conversation touches on single-celled organisms' ability to learn, the evolution of neurons and comparisons between biological and artificial intelligence, and the unique dynamics within ant colonies. Solé emphasizes the importance of understanding these complexities for advancements in AI and cognitive science.

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Jul 26, 2025 • 1h 51min
How nature builds complexity | Ricard Solé | Reason with Science | Liquid brains | Synthetic worlds
Ricard Solé, a leading thinker in complex systems and synthetic biology, heads the Complex Systems Lab at Pompeu Fabra University. He explores how simple rules create complex biological systems. The conversation dives into why living organisms defy mechanical analogies, focusing on examples like slime molds and termite nests. They discuss the importance of collective intelligence and emergence in nature. Ricard also touches on synthetic biology, the evolution of multicellular life, and the implications of climate change on ecological tipping points.

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Feb 14, 2024 • 34min
Physics of Life, Ep 2: How do we identify life?
Two scientists discuss the principles of organization behind complexity, exploring the origins and evolution of life, the importance of memory and information, the physics of life, the role of linear polymers, parasites in life and their potential presence in the universe, and the implications of assembly theory on understanding complexity.