This is a ~1 hr10min talk I gave at a conference on modeling aspects of neuroscience. The talk is about the inverse idea - how tools and concepts from neuroscience apply far beyond neurons and brains, and can help understand a lot of biology across development, evolution, and diverse intelligence. I talked about what the symmetry between cognitive science and the study of morphogenesis means for biomedicine and for some questions in behavioral/cognitive science.

CHAPTERS:

(00:00) Introduction to Neuroscience Beyond Neurons
(03:05) Multi-scale Intelligence and Cognition
(06:30) Developmental Biology and Cognition
(09:45) Morphogenesis as Collective Intelligence
(12:40) Bioelectricity as Cognitive Glue
(16:20) Cancer as Cognitive Fragmentation
(18:30) Memory in Biological Systems
(23:15) Problem-Solving in Morphogenesis
(27:10) Evolutionary Implications of Morphogenesis
(31:20) Intelligence Ratchet in Evolution
(35:05) Computational Models of Development
(37:10) Anthrobots: Novel Biological Entities
(40:30) Ethics and Consciousness Implications

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