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In this section, I write on topics ranging from Artificial Intelligence to business to astrophotography. If you are seeking more technical depth, feel free to explore the Experiments section.

How I use Generative AI for my blog: mainly polishing my writing drafts. and for boilerplate code. Ideas and math are mine; storytelling often by GenAI.

Expect a new entry every second week.

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May 7, 2025

The Hidden (R)Evolution

This blog post is about my small booklet "The Hidden (R)Evolution". I document how scientists are moving beyond traditional machines made of metal and silicon and instead using living materials to create new kinds of systems. The idea to write about this topic emerged during my collaboration with Dr. Michael Levin, a Professor at Tufts University. Michael is a developmental biologist.

May 5, 2025

AGI - The Assumptions We Tend to Overlook

The current discussion about Artificial Intelligence - especially about AGI or Human Level AI - is often based on a fundamental, but possibly false assumption:

May 5, 2025

An Interactive Journey Through Pattern Systems

Nature and mathematics are filled with intricate and often beautiful patterns, from the spots on a leopard to the branching of a tree or the formation of crystals. Have you ever wondered how such complex structures can arise?

May 5, 2025

Neural Networks: A Hands-On Exploration

The world of artificial intelligence often discusses complex systems like large language models, but understanding the fundamental principles behind them is crucial.

May 5, 2025

Agency Part III: Bridging the Gap between Biological Emergence and Top-Down Design in AI

Blattner and Levin’s exploration of planarian regeneration underscores a profound difference between the emergent processes of biological systems and the predominantly top-down approaches found in artificial intelligence (AI).

May 5, 2025

Agency Part II: Why Biology and Computer Science Need Better Common Ground

The concept of agency has evolved quite differently in biology and computer science, creating significant challenges for fields like artificial intelligence and synthetic biology.

May 5, 2025

Agency Part I: The Role of Agency in Biological Systems

A fascinating book by Philip Ball makes the case for reconsidering how we think about agency and purpose in biological systems.

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