Michael Levin on Hidden Reality, Alien Intelligence, and the Biology of Mind
In this Lex Fridman conversation, Michael Levin discusses the nature of intelligence, memory, consciousness, and agency in biological systems. The excerpt focuses on his framework for understanding embodied minds, from cells and tissues to animals and other systems, through the idea of persuadability and mutual bidirectional relationships. Levin also argues that science should move beyond explanation alone toward practical tools that can help regenerate tissue, reduce suffering, and support life in all its forms.