What makes something alive? Where does intelligence begin? How do patterns, not just particles, shape the future of biology and consciousness?

Professor Michael Levin

A pioneer in morphogenesis, bioelectricity, and synthetic life

Welcome to the Thoughtforms Life Podcast — a deep exploration into the frontiers of biology, cognition, regeneration, and emergence.

Hosted by Professor Michael Levin, a pioneer in morphogenesis, bioelectricity, and synthetic life, this podcast invites listeners to examine the hidden architectures of living systems. Through thought-provoking conversations and solo episodes, we uncover how agency and intelligence manifest far beyond the brain — in cells, tissues, and complex morphogenetic fields.

Each episode dives into themes such as:

• How bioelectric networks shape the body and the mind

• The nature of goals and decision-making in non-neural systems

• Philosophical implications of synthetic organisms and reprogrammable life

• The future of regenerative medicine, AI, and consciousness

Whether you’re a scientist, a systems thinker, or just someone captivated by the deep questions of life, Thoughtforms Life offers a window into a radically new understanding of intelligence — one that’s not limited to neurons.

Join us as we follow the sparks of bioelectricity, across disciplines and species, in search of what it truly means to be alive.