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The Economist· 2025-12-18 14:11
The strange symbiosis between two hyper-predators: humans and hounds https://t.co/86UPuPhWXj ...
Humus - the basis of life | Franz Rösl | TEDxOTHRegensburg
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-22 16:39
Soil Health and Human Health - The quality of the soil directly reflects human health, as humans are a reflection of the earth that provides food [2] - Plants transform the earth into a form that humans can incorporate into their bodies, highlighting the importance of plant-soil interaction [1][2] - Soil is a living organism with the ability to regulate and heal itself, functioning like an organism through symbiotic processes [5] - Symbiosis between plants and microorganisms is crucial for nutrient supply and protection from predators [6][7] - Healthy soil can absorb up to 100 liters of water per square meter, preventing flooding and soil erosion [13] Impact of Agricultural Practices - Pesticide use destroys symbiosis between plants and other organisms, causing permanent damage to soil life and affecting plant health [8] - Force-feeding plants with liquid manure or synthetic fertilizers disrupts symbiosis, leading to sick plants and potentially sick people [10] - Soil compaction from heavy machinery hinders plant root growth, making them less resistant to stress and reducing yield [16][17] Soil Management and Sustainability - Humus is a result of symbiotic processes and is a very important part of the soil; conditions should be created to promote its buildup [7][8] - Loss of humus through erosion leads to higher loss of soil fertility, with 1 cm of humus soil taking 100 years to form [14] - Maintaining biodiversity in fields makes the use of pesticides unnecessary, promoting plant health and disease resistance [11][12] - Healthy soil promotes the quality of drinking water and groundwater recharge through active microorganisms that purify water [15][16] Interconnectedness of Life - Everything is connected in symbiosis, emphasizing that health is based on a symbiotic environment and peace [18][19]
Rethinking minds in the age of AI | Blaise Agüera y Arcas | TEDxCatawba
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-07 15:14
AI发展与演变 - AI最初的应用集中于Android和Pixel手机的AI功能,如面部解锁和音乐识别,但这些被认为是“狭义人工智能”[1][2][3] - 通过扩展统计模型,AI在2020-2021年取得了突破,如Mina和Lambda能够解决通用AI问题,这在一定程度上验证了神经科学中大脑是“自动补全”的理论[4][5] 生命与智能的计算本质 - 生命的复杂性源于信息存储和传输方式的改变,这与计算密切相关,冯·诺依曼的自复制自动机理论表明,生命的核心是通用图灵机,即计算机[11][12][13][14][15][16] - 一项研究表明,自复制程序可以从简单的相互作用中产生,这为生命起源提供了自然主义解释,最初只有8,000个长度为64的随机磁带,经过数百万次的交互后,复杂的自复制程序涌现[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] 复杂性与合作的涌现 - 复杂性的提升是通过共生实现的,例如真核细胞由线粒体进入其他细胞形成,同样的,在模拟实验中,单个字节通过合作形成更强大的复制单元,这种团队合作是进化的关键[31][32][33][34] - 智能的提升也与合作和竞争有关,社会智能的爆发不仅发生在人类中,也发生在鲸鱼和鹦鹉等动物中,扩大合作和竞争是智能和复杂性提升的方式[35][36][37] AI与人类的共生关系 - AI并非外来入侵者,而是人类经验的产物,与人类一样具有计算性,是地球上持续了超过40亿年的进化过程的一部分[39][40] - 人类社会作为一个整体是智能的,AI日益成为这种集体智能结构的一部分,人类与AI之间的共生关系可能带来挑战,但最终将是丰富和积极的[41][42]
The Symbiotic Self | Dylan Orsolini | TEDxWCC
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-30 14:56
Biological Composition & Symbiosis - The human body is composed of approximately 30 trillion human cells and 39 trillion microbial cells, indicating humans are outnumbered by microbes within their own bodies [1] - Symbiosis, or cooperation, is a fundamental aspect of biology, as important as competition in evolution [3] - Mitochondria, essential for eukaryotic life, evolved from bacteria through a symbiotic relationship [4] - Microbes in the digestive tract aid in breaking down indigestible foods and enhancing nutrient absorption [5][6] - E coli on the skin protect against harmful pathogens by providing a barrier against invaders [7] Genetic Diversity & Microbiome Impact - The human genome contains approximately 22,000 protein-coding genes, a surprisingly low number compared to other organisms [8] - Human biodiversity is significantly influenced by the microbiome, which shapes individual experiences throughout life [9][10] Ecological Perspective - Viewing the human body as a collective of organisms highlights the importance of balance and strength within this ecosystem [10] - Humans, like microbes on the planet's skin, have a responsibility to protect and preserve the Earth as a superorganism [11]