# #126 - Michael Levin & Earl Miller: Bioelectricity, Platonic Spaces, Cell Intelligence & Neurobots

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Podcast: [Giants Shoulder](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-giants-shoulder-6943930)
Published: 2026-06-04T14:41:51+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evanmcgloughlin/episodes/126---Michael-Levin--Earl-Miller-Bioelectricity--Platonic-Spaces--Cell-Intelligence--Neurobots-e3kb4pm
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