286 | Blaise Agüera y Arcas on the Emergence of Replication and Computation

I talk with computer scientist Blaise Agüera y Arcas about a new simulation of initially random code that begins to self-replicate.

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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.