Michael Levin: Anatomical Compiler, Bioelectricity, Epigenetic Adaptation – Learning with Lowell – 170

March 24, 2023

Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems.

Michael Levin links

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.

LINKS

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-Q

Youtube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfA

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lowell-thompson-2227b074

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LWThompson5

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

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