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Monday 2nd February - 05:20 PM GMT

The metaphysics of biology

Is materialism enough to explain life?

In this exclusive IAI Live event, developmental biologist and pioneer Michael Levin explores some of the deepest questions in biology, intelligence, and the nature of life itself. Levin’s groundbreaking research at Tufts University has revealed that cells, tissues, and even clusters of organisms can display remarkable capacities for problem-solving — blurring the traditional boundaries between body, brain, and mind. Join Michael Levin and our host for a live, thought-provoking conversation on the future of biology — where artificial intelligence meets the intelligence of life itself.

Timetable:

18:00 GMT - Science Beyond the Physical arena

17:20 GMT - The metaphysics of biology The Lounge

Michael Levin

Leading Tufts biologist and Director of the Allen Discovery Center, pioneering research on how cells communicate and cooperate. Known for work on regeneration, morphogenesis, and programmable “xenobots” exploring intelligence in living systems.