SCOUT· 58%1h 02m·2026-10-28·ScienceWhere Does Genius Come From? | Michael Levin
Michael Levin joins Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman to explore intelligence beyond the human brain, the hidden minds of cells and biological systems, the origins of genius and inspiration, and the possibility that intelligence and creativity may not be something we simply "make." They discuss bioelectricity, xenobots and…
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