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Where Does Genius Come From? | Michael Levin

October 28, 2026 · 1 h 2 min

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Dr. Michael Levin joins Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman to explore intelligence beyond the human brain, the hidden minds of cells and biological systems, the origins of genius and inspiration, and the possibility that intelligence and creativity may not be something we simply "make."

They discuss bioelectricity, xenobots and anthrobots, consciousness, extraordinary abilities, the nature of genius, the Platonic space, and what these ideas could mean for biology, AI, and the future of science.

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