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The Universe Inside: Intelligence from Cells to Galaxies - Dr. Michael Levin, DSPod #213

The DemystifySci Podcast

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Synchronicity, Large-Scale Patterns, and the Preeminence of Physicists

The notion of synchronicity involves large-scale patterns that may appear random at smaller scales, but observing them reveals underlying order. Understanding and deciphering these patterns requires perturbational experiments, as seen in gene regulatory networks. Physicists take preeminence in academia due to their ability to deal with precise, reliable systems, leading to technological advancements such as CD players and washing machines. In contrast, higher agency fields like psychoanalysis and art are noted for their unreliability in producing specific outcomes.

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