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The episode features an interview with Benjamin Bratton discussing the concept of intelligence as a planetary-scale process influenced by technology and evolution.

This new installment of the Worthy Successor series is an interview with Benjamin Bratton, Professor of Philosophy of Technology at UC San Diego and Director of Antikythera. In this conversation, Benjamin argues that intelligence is not exclusively human or biological, but a planetary-scale process shaped by technology, evolution, and complex systems. We talk about planetary intelligence, machine cognition, Gaia, AI governance, and humanity’s role in the future trajectory of life. The inter...

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Host: Daniel Faggella

Guest: Benjamin Bratton

Topics covered

• planetary intelligence
• machine cognition
• AI governance
• humanity's role
• technology and evolution

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Organizations: UC San Diego, Antikythera

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