Thoughtforms Life Unconventional Selves - a Diverse Intelligence Perspective on Consciousness by Michael Levin
Jul 7, 2025
Dive into the intriguing intersection of consciousness and intelligence. Discover how both biological and artificial forms can reshape our understanding of cognition. The discussion on how cells collectively make decisions challenges traditional views of intelligence. Explore the continuum of consciousness, moving beyond binary definitions. Finally, ponder the evolution of human understanding and the practical applications of these philosophical insights, all while emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Bioelectric Memory Guides Planaria
- Planaria fragments regenerate missing parts precisely, guided by bioelectric patterns.
- Bioelectric states store latent memories instructing regeneration and anatomical form.
Permanent Bioelectric Memory
- Two-headed planaria continue regenerating with two heads across generations without genetic change.
- Bioelectric memory is permanent yet rewritable, behaving as true memory in tissue.
Bioelectric Control of Anatomy Shape
- Head shapes and brain patterns can be altered in planaria without genetics, using bioelectric alterations.
- The system explores different anatomical attractors enabled by bioelectric navigation.
