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Ion Zvrndav

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Adam J French @adamjamesfrench · Jan 30, 2024
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foundational books on DNA
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Ion Zvrndav @IonZvrndav · Feb 1, 2024
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It might not exactly qualify as "foundational book on DNA", but in broader terms, it is a foundational work on a physical outlook on life: Erwin Schrödinger's "What is Life?"
I remember that in there he postulates the theory of DNA being an irregular crystal before the structure of DNA was discovered. The book is full of incredible insights such as become clear to sharp-minded people studying a topic very close to the time of its inception.

Book Jan 30, 2020
What is Life? (Illustrated)
by Erwin Schrödinger
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Ion Zvrndav @IonZvrndav · Aug 5, 2023
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I found out today that there are already "brains in a vat", so called brain organoids, made from human pluripotent stem cells, and apparently, if you introduce a neanderthal gene into them, it affects their development. That (along with other research done on them) would seem to imply at least some resemblance in organizational structure with functional brains.
To properly consider the ethical and philosophical implications I feel will take time, but today I've definitely updated my model of the present.

Reintroduction of the archaic variant of NOVA1 in cortical organoids alters neurodevelopment
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Ion Zvrndav @IonZvrndav · Jul 29, 2023
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The self permits a view of the mind, but the view is clouded. The aspects of the self that permit us to formulate interpretations about our existence and about the world are still evolving, certainly at the cultural level and, in all likelihood, at the biological level as well. For instance, the upper reaches of self are still being modified by all manner of social and cultural interactions and by the accrual of scientific knowledge about the very workings of mind and brain. One entire century of movie viewing has certainly had an impact on the human self, as has the spectacle of globalized societies now instantly broadcast by electronic media. As for the impact of the digital revolution, it is just beginning to be appreciated. In brief, our only direct view of the mind depends on a part of that very mind, a self process that we have good reason to believe cannot provide a comprehensive and reliable account of what is going on.

- Self comes to mind by Antonio Damasio

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Self Comes to Mind: Constructing the Conscious Brain
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Ion Zvrndav @IonZvrndav · Jul 28, 2023
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dishbrain - a layer of neurons derived from pluripotent stem cells cooperate to try and create predictive world models.

In vitro neurons learn and exhibit sentience when embodied in a simulated game-world - PubMed
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Ion Zvrndav @IonZvrndav · Jul 28, 2023
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dishbrain - a layer of neurons derived from pluripotent stem cells cooperate to try and create predictive world models.

In vitro neurons learn and exhibit sentience when embodied in a simulated game-world - PubMed
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Dora Akbulut @thoughtassault · Jul 24, 2023
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I've been seeing this video around for years. I saved your collection so hopefully I will watch it soon 👀
Ion Zvrndav @IonZvrndav · Jul 24, 2023
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Same here, haven't seen it yet, but it has been recommended by a trustworthy source.

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Ion Zvrndav @IonZvrndav · Jul 22, 2023
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An attempt at community textbook curation - for every topic.

The Best Textbooks on Every Subject — LessWrong
by Luke Muehlhauser
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Ion Zvrndav @IonZvrndav · Jul 22, 2023
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Awakenings from Oliver Sacks was one of the most interesting, touching and educational books I have ever read, which illustrates how the will to do can be turned off, while the rest of the brain stays on.

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Ion Zvrndav @IonZvrndav · Jul 22, 2023
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an incredible group of thinkers, very interesting discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVkobRTbG8A

Video Aug 30, 2016
A Glorious Accident (1 of 7) Oliver Sacks on migraine
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