Cognitive Lichen Insights
Michael discusses the intriguing concept of cognitive lichen, where cells disconnect from their networks, leading to a reduction in their collective "self." This perspective opens up new avenues for cancer treatment by aiming to reconnect these cells rather than destroy them. Meanwhile, Yannic raises important points about the limitations of large language models, emphasizing their lack of true creativity and agency, while also cautioning against overconfidence in our understanding of these complex systems.In this clip
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