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In this episode, Dr Michael Levin, Distinguished Professor of Biology at Tufts University, joins Nathan to discuss embodied minds, his research into limb regeneration and collective intelligence, cognitive light cones, and much more. Michael and the Levin Lab work at the intersection of biology, artificial life, bioengineering, synthetic morphology, and cognitive science.\n\nLINKS:\nThe Levin Lab and Dr. Michael Levin\u2019s research: https://drmichaellevin.org/resources/\nDr Michael Levin\u2019s blog: https://thoughtforms.life/about/\nTufts University Faculty Profile: https://as.tufts.edu/biology/people/faculty/michael-levin\nMichael Levin @ Wyss Institute: https://wyss.harvard.edu/team/associate-faculty/michael-levin-ph-d/\nDr. Levin\u2019s Research on Limb Regeneration: https://news.uchicago.edu/how-bioelectricity-could-regrow-limbs-and-organs\n\nSPONSORS:\nThe Brave search API can be used to assemble a data set to train your AI models and help with retrieval augmentation at the time of inference. All while remaining affordable with developer first pricing, integrating the Brave search API into your workflow translates to more ethical data sourcing and more human representative data sets. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://brave.com/api\n\nOmneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off www.omneky.com\n\nNetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform \u2705 head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/cognitive and download your own customized KPI checklist.\n\n\nX/SOCIAL\n@labenz (Nathan)\n@drmichaellevin (Michael)\n@CogRev_Podcast\n\nTimestamps:\n(00:00) Preview\n(01:07) Intro and summary\n(05:40) Xenobots, anthrobots and the other creatures created by Mike Levin\n(09:39) Bioelectric memory rewriting\n(15:01) Sponsor | BraveSearch API\n(16:09) The difficulty of conducting simulations, which involve running forward passes to predict and alter electrical patterns\n(20:30) The concept of backpropagation and mode switching in AI models\n(23:06) Why humans do not regenerate their limbs\n(37:10) Sponsor | Netsuite\n(39:40) Learning from small and biological systems onto the concept of possible emergence\n(45:16) The criticality of multiple scale questions and would a single scale?\n(55:49) The concept of the cognitive light cone\n(59:43) Advice on habits of mind and suggestions for inspiration on the AI side\n(1:13:36) Mike's suggested directions for the AI developers\n(1:24:49) Wrap & Sponsor | Omneky\n\nThis show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture \u2014 all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We\u2019re launching new shows every week, and we\u2019re looking for industry-leading sponsors \u2014 if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.