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Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems.
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Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmichaellevin
Michael’s Website: https://drmichaellevin.org
PODCAST INFO:
The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.
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Website: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/
Shownotes/ Timestamps
00:00 Introducing Michael Levin
00:30 Epigenetic Head Exploding adaptation Planaria
05:45 Generalie vs intelligent search epigenetic adaptation
08:55 Designing studies to test these hypothesis
12:35 Implications of hypothesis proven out
19:40 Mitochondria domestication hypothesis
25:50 Where are memories stored if not the brain
34:45 Regeneration of memories evidence
38:00 Voltage on both sides of amputated limb, and what catalyzes regeneration
42:55 Induce physiology of extinct species from live species
47:55 Biomanufacturing
55:30 Anatomical compiler development
57:45 Horse vs zebra domestication
59:20 Bioelectricity resurrection
01:02:05 Regeneration vs Brain computer interface for restoring function
01:06:50 What is needed to achieve his vision for regeneration, bioelectricity, etc
01:08:42 Structure needed to support development
01:11:03 Groups coming together
01:12:25 Longevity & healthspan – high level vs low level approach
01:14:45 Cancer – why mortal cell become an immortal cell
01:19:20 Advice for 25-35 year olds
01:22:46 Age he discovered life goal
01:23:55 How old he feels mentally
01:24:55 Books
01:25:55 Working to learn currently