About this podcast

Join Lex Fridman as he welcomes renowned biologist Michael Levin for a deep dive into the hidden reality of intelligence and biological life. This thought-provoking discussion explores how embodied minds emerge in the physical world, the distinctions between living and non-living organisms, and the cutting edge of creating life in the lab through Xenobots and Anthrobots. Delve into fascinating concepts like memories as living organisms, the brain as an interface to a hidden reality, and the unexpected intelligence found even in sorting algorithms. The episode also touches on the possibility of reversing aging, mind uploading, and the profound implications of alien intelligence. Michael Levin, a biologist at Tufts University, shares his groundbreaking work on understanding and controlling complex pattern formation in biological systems, offering a unique perspective on the fundamental mysteries of existence and the future of biological engineering.