Michael Levin
Futurist & Cognitive Scientist | Decoding the Human Mind
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Michael Levin is a leading cognitive scientist exploring the nexus of artificial intelligence and the human mind. As Director of the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology, his cutting-edge research has uncovered new insights into the biological basis of intelligence, memory, and consciousness.
Levin's TED talks on 'Cracking the Code of Life' have reached millions, translating complex neuroscience into accessible frameworks. His keynotes empower audiences to understand their own cognitive potential and harness the exponential capabilities of the human mind.
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The electrical blueprints that orchestrate life
DNA isn't the only builder in the biological world -- there's also a mysterious bioelectric layer directing cells to work together to grow organs, systems and bodies, says biologist Michael Levin. Sharing unforgettable and groundbreaking footage of two-headed worms, he introduces us to xenobots -- the world's first living robots, created in his lab by cracking the electrical code of cells -- and discusses what this discovery may mean for the future of medicine, the environment and even life itself. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Chris Anderson, was recorded June 2020.)
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