Michael Levin
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A conversation with Andrey Vyshedskiy about the evolution of language and brain development
This is a ~1 hour conversation with Andrey Vyshedskiy ( about the evolution of language, brain mechanisms, implications for autism and developmental disorders, and Andrey's work to develop therapeutic…
Conversation #1 with Diego Bohórquez and Mijail D. Serruya: how information moves levels in bodies
This is a ~59 minute working meeting where I introduce two very interesting neuroscientists to each other - Diego Bohórquez ( and Mijail D.
"Deciphering Visceral Instincts" by Diego Bohórquez
This is a ~53 minute talk titled "Deciphering Visceral Instincts" by Diego Bohórquez ( given at our Center…
Conversation #1 with Steven Strogatz
This is a ~56 minute conversation with mathematician Steven Strogatz ( covering issues of explanation in mathematics, Platonism, and related questions.
"Inspiration Across Substrates: free lunches, diverse intelligence and surprise" by Michael Levin
This is a ~52 minute talk on inspiration across substrates and my model of "free lunches" and the Platonic space.
"Theory of Evolving Self-representations (TEVSER)" by Igor Pivovarov
This is a ~51 minute talk by Igor Pivovarov ( titled "Theory of Evolving Self-representations (TEVSER)".
Quotes to think about #8
Some interesting quotes to think about, on top of my nature…
Conversation #1 with Alexey Tolchinsky, Anthony Weiss and Chris Fields
This is a ~1 hour conversation on the future of mental health from the perspective of the diverse intelligence field, with Alexey Tolchinsky…
Conversation #1 with Thomas Pollak and David King
This is a ~1 hour working meeting with Thomas Pollak ( and David King…
The Continuum of Mind: A Conversation with Professor Michael Levin on Cognition, Bioelectricity and the Future of Being - Thought Economics
Biologist Michael Levin argues cognition came before life.