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"Life, Machines, and a Foundation for Synthbiosis" by Michael Levin

Michael LevinSep 21, 2026

Michael Levin on living systems, machines, and cooperative biological intelligence — a long-form talk for the consciousness shelf, not a retreat how-to.

Michael Levin, Sep 21, 2026. Watch the full video on YouTube.

Format: Video
By: Michael Levin
Date: Sep 21, 2026
Publisher: YouTube

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