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Dr. Chris Fields is an independent researcher with one of the most extraordinary careers in modern science — from nuclear physics to decoding the first complete genome to quantum information theory — now collaborating with Michael Levin and Karl Friston to rewrite how we understand life and consciousness.His central claim: nothing in the universe has a real boundary. Every object you see — including yourself — is a decision, not a discovery.
Expect to learn how quantum theory became a theory of communication, why cells might be goal-directed agents, whether bacteria can experience space, and much more...
Timestamps:
00:00 The Evolution of a Scientific Career
02:06 Understanding Boundaries in Science
09:59 Quantum Information Theory Explained
14:55 Neurons and Quantum Communication
40:07 Collaboration and Implications in Biology
40:17 Exploring Biological Systems as Information Processors
43:44 Agentive Thinking in Biology
48:40 Understanding 3D Space Representation in Cells
56:14 Conscious Agent Theory and Information Exchange
01:15:02 Future Directions in Biological Communication Research
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