Dr Gunnar Babcock is a lecturer in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. He was a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Biology at Duke University. He received his Doctorate in Philosophy from the University at Albany, SUNY. His research is primarily in the philosophy of science/biology. It focuses on topics like biological individuality, species, and both modern and historical accounts of teleology. Much of his work aims to develop a new approach to understanding goal directed systems called field theory. He is also involved in the project “Does Earth’s habitability for life exist due to or in spite of Darwinian evolution by natural selection?” His other research considers developments in synthetic biology, the scope of selective processes, and how biotechnologies sometimes help reveal the metaphysical underpinnings of concepts like reproduction, species, lineages, and life generally. His broader philosophical interests extend to ethics in life sciences, history and philosophy of science, and ancient philosophy. TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) - Introduction (1:11) - Defining Life & Reproduction (6:49) - Production vs Reproduction(9:17) - Griesemer's Influence on Biology(11:41) - Biological Fission(14:17) - Individuality vs Connectedness (18:20) - Philosophy of Biology (19:50) - Challenging Our Understanding of Reproduction(23:19) - Biological Fusion(30:38) - Working with Daniel McShea (upcoming MBS guest)(33:49) - Consciousness & the Mind-Body Problem(39:14) - Gunnar's Journey & Heroes(48:10) - AI, Robots, & Life(56:11) - Rethinking Life(58:38) - Are Viruses Alive?(1:00:43) - ConclusionEPISODE LINKS:- Gunnar's Website: https://gunnarbabcock.wordpress.com/- Gunnar's Work: https://cals.cornell.edu/gunnar-babcock- Gunnar's Publications: https://philpeople.org/profiles/gunnar-babcock- Gunnar's Aeon Paper: https://aeon.co/essays/we-need-to-stop-thinking-about-sex-when-it-comes-to-reproduction- Levin, Solms, Babcock, McShea: https://youtu.be/VUszs0nALxM?feature=shared- Levin, Babcock, McShea: https://youtu.be/7ZahEQGwc1g?feature=sharedCONNECT:- Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution- YouTube: https://youtube.com/mindbodysolution- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu- Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu=============================Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.
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