#98 Chris Fields: Whats Wrong With Quantum Mechanics, Cellular Intelligence and Consciousness

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Dr. Chris Fields is an independent researcher with one of the most extraordinary careers in modern science — from nuclear physics to decoding the first complete genome to quantum information theory — now collaborating with Michael Levin and Karl Friston to rewrite how we understand life and consciousness.His central claim: nothing in the universe has a real boundary. Every object you see — including yourself — is a decision, not a discovery.

Expect to learn how quantum theory became a theory of communication, why cells might be goal-directed agents, whether bacteria can experience space, and much more...

Timestamps:

00:00 The Evolution of a Scientific Career

02:06 Understanding Boundaries in Science

09:59 Quantum Information Theory Explained

14:55 Neurons and Quantum Communication

40:07 Collaboration and Implications in Biology

40:17 Exploring Biological Systems as Information Processors

43:44 Agentive Thinking in Biology

48:40 Understanding 3D Space Representation in Cells

56:14 Conscious Agent Theory and Information Exchange

01:15:02 Future Directions in Biological Communication Research

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