The speaker argues that we should widen our view of consciousness beyond just human brains to include other systems and bodies. Composition and behavior can be evidence of consciousness in other systems.
Development from a single cell to a complex organism is a gradual, continuous process without any “magical” transition point.
Morphogenesis and regeneration show that cells can collectively solve problems and achieve anatomical goals in an intelligent manner.
The same mechanisms that the nervous system uses, like ion channels and electrical signals, underlie collective intelligence in non-neural tissues.
Cells can store “memories” of anatomical structures in the form of bioelectrical patterns that guide regeneration and morphogenesis. These memories are rewritable.
Experiments show that cells can form novel structures and body plans that have not existed before, displaying spontaneous behaviors.
The space of possible new body plans and forms that can be created is vast and goes beyond what natural evolution has produced.
We will need to relate to diverse new intelligences that go beyond traditional categories based on composition and origin.
The ability to experience compassion may be a more important indicator of “humanity” than biological or structural criteria.
The speaker advocates a “technological approach for mind everywhere” (TAME) to recognize, create, and ethically relate to diverse intelligences.
The speaker argues that we should widen our view of consciousness beyond just human brains to include other systems and bodies. Composition and behavior can be evidence of consciousness in other systems.
Development from a single cell to a complex organism is a gradual, continuous process without any “magical” transition point.
Morphogenesis and regeneration show that cells can collectively solve problems and achieve anatomical goals in an intelligent manner.
The same mechanisms that the nervous system uses, like ion channels and electrical signals, underlie collective intelligence in non-neural tissues.
Cells can store “memories” of anatomical structures in the form of bioelectrical patterns that guide regeneration and morphogenesis. These memories are rewritable.
Experiments show that cells can form novel structures and body plans that have not existed before, displaying spontaneous behaviors.
The space of possible new body plans and forms that can be created is vast and goes beyond what natural evolution has produced.
We will need to relate to diverse new intelligences that go beyond traditional categories based on composition and origin.
The ability to experience compassion may be a more important indicator of “humanity” than biological or structural criteria.
The speaker advocates a “technological approach for mind everywhere” (TAME) to recognize, create, and ethically relate to diverse intelligences.
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