Michael Levin: Biology, Life, Aliens, Evolution, Embryogenesis & Xenobots | Lex Fridman Podcast #325

Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Henson Shaving: and use code LEX to get 100 free blades with your razor - Eight Sleep: to get special savings - LMNT: to get free sample pack - InsideTracker: to get 20% off EPISODE LINKS: Michael’s Twitter: Michael’s Website: Michael’s Papers: Biological Robots: Synthetic Organisms: Limb Regeneration: PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: RSS: Full episodes playlist: Clips playlist: OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 1:40 - Embryogenesis 9:08 - Xenobots: biological robots 22:55 - Sense of self 32:26 - Multi-scale competency architecture 43:57 - Free will 53:27 - Bioelectricity 1:06:44 - Planaria 1:18:33 - Building xenobots 1:42:08 - Unconventional cognition 2:06:39 - Origin of evolution 2:13:41 - Synthetic organisms 2:20:27 - Regenerative medicine 2:24:13 - Cancer suppression 2:28:15 - Viruses 2:33:28 - Cognitive light cones 2:38:03 - Advice for young people 2:42:47 - Death 2:52:17 - Meaning of life SOCIAL: - Twitter: - LinkedIn: - Facebook: - Instagram: - Medium: @lexfridman - Reddit: - Support on Patreon: