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The genius within : discovering the intelligence of every living thing

by Frank T. Vertosick

This study examines the capacity for learning and computation within all biological systems. It explores how intelligence is organised and manifested in diverse forms of life, including enzymes, bacteria, and complex ecosystems.

Accession 18662 ISBN 0151005516 Publisher Harcourt
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