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Biologist Michael Levin says memory needs no brain
Original: Michael Levin: Memory and intelligence do not require a brain
Biologist Michael Levin argues that memory and intelligence do not require a brain, suggesting that cells and tissues outside the nervous system can store information and make decisions. His claims draw on work in bioelectricity and cellular cognition, and are prompting debate about where intelligence begins in living systems and whether cognition is a property of all cells.
Why now: His provocative claim challenges the standard view that cognition is brain-based, sparking debate among scientists and the public
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