What if our cells have memory and cognition, which changes how medicine is done?

In this conversation with Dr. Pamela Lyon and Dr. Michael Levin, we discuss:

- Cognition and creativity is not merely associated with the brain and nervous system

- Implications of this view of cognition for regenerative medicine and longevity

- Is stress response the source of our creativity?

Episode Show Notes: https://livelongerworld.com/p/plyon

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro, Basal cognition

1:00 Our view of cognition is incorrect

8:50 What does biology have to say about cognition?

12:12 Cognition in xenobots

14:20 Cognition and cooperation in microbes

30:03 Bioelectricity and cognition

33:58 Is stress response the source of our creativity?

43:27 Mike’s paper: Stress-sharing as a cognitive glue

47:31 Implications of cognition not only being associated with brain

56:55 Cognition in AI

1:02:33 View of cognition in the East

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LINKS:

Michael Levin: https://twitter.com/drmichaellevin

Pamela Lyon: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/directory/pamela.lyon#

Episode Show Notes: https://livelongerworld.com/p/plyon

ALSO WATCH:

Michael Levin & Denis Noble on What Biology Needs to Advance Longevity: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49WaTa4Vl67FU4zjjX1H6F?si=x1rjzVocS2OjSVdxpzNt5g