#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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