Physarum polycephalum

Organism whose tube thickness in flow networks controls shape, movement, foraging, and memorization; demonstrates natural physical learning in biological context

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Flow networks
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Networks for transport via fluid flow (biological vascular, engineered microfluidic); pipe properties adapt locally to control flow conductance and enable learning

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Physarum (Slime Mold)concept0.798
Single-celled organism demonstrating learning, decision-making, and problem-solving in absence of neurons; exemplifies basal cognition without a brain.
Polycomputationconcept0.679
Biological architecture where multiple competing/cooperating multi-scale agents develop interpretations of molecular and biophysical states rather than committing to single interpretation.
Polycomputing Architectureframework0.672
Polycomputing Frameworkframework0.662
simulacrumconcept0.660
A false copy that lacks the depth and authenticity of the real, morphogenetically produced thing.
Simulacrum of consciousnessconcept0.658
The notion that a sufficiently accurate simulation of consciousness could cross into authentic consciousness.
Multiscale Polycomputation Frameworkframework0.651