Rethinking Biology: Energy and Information | Dr Nirosha Murugan

Rethinking Biology: Energy and Information | Dr Nirosha Murugan

July 14, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 119

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Dr Nirosha Murugan discusses the evolving understanding of biology through energy dynamics and information transfer.

In this conversation, Dr Nirosha Murugan discusses the evolving understanding of biology through the lens of energy dynamics and information transfer. She emphasises the importance of viewing health and disease not just through chemical interactions but as a complex interplay of energetic signals. The discussion covers the implications of energy resistance in health, the role of light in cancer treatment, and the need for a multidisciplinary approach in scientific research. Dr Murugan also explores the concept of consciousness as an emergent property of energy interactions, advocating for a new perspective on how we understand life and health. Chapters 00:00 Exploring New Paradigms in Biology 05:31 Energy Dynamics and Human Health 11:12 Understanding the Energy Resistance Principle 16:30 The Role of Light in Cancer and Health 21:43 Consciousness and Energy: A New Perspective 27:03 The Intersection of Science and Multidisciplinary Approaches 32:25 Future Directions in Health Tech and Research Takeaways - Scientific theories are rough approximations of reality. - Energy is the capacity to do work in biological systems. - Homeostasis may not be the right term for biological…

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