Evolving Brains - Synthetic Brains and Minds: What is Possible? - Lecture 2

Explore the frontiers of cognitive complexity in this Stanislaw Ulam Memorial Lecture by Ricard Solé from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Santa Fe Institute. Delve into the potential of synthetic brains and minds, examining how fields like synthetic biology, artificial life, physics, and artificial intelligence contribute to our understanding of cognitive diversity. Discover alternative approaches to studying cognitive complexity beyond traditional evolutionary analysis, including the development of new theories and the engineering of living and non-living cognitive systems. Investigate whether synthetic cognitions differ from human cognition and gain insights into the possibilities and limitations of artificial minds. This thought-provoking lecture offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of biology, technology, and cognition, challenging our understanding of what is possible in the realm of synthetic intelligence.