David Krakauer is an evolutionary biologist whose research focuses on the evolutionary history of information processing mechanisms in biology and culture. David is President and William H. Miller Professor of Complex Systems at the Santa Fe Institute. Does everything—plant, animal or rock—have consciousness? In this episode, we talk about panpsychism, the difference between knowledge and understanding, and what can be learned from observing complex life cycles and social systems. The Santa Fe Institute’s InterPlanetary Festival is happening June 14th, 15th, and 16th. This episode is sponsored by Four Sigmatic! Save 15% when you use the code ASTRAL at check out! This episode is sponsored by Ned Help Oil! Get 15% off your order and free shipping when you use the code ASTRALHUSTLE at check out. Connect with Cory: Home: http://www.cory-allen.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/heycoryallen Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeyCoryAllen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyCoryAllen © CORY ALLEN 2019">https://www.instagram.com/heycoryallen Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeyCoryAllen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyCoryAllen © CORY ALLEN 2019">http://www.cory-allen.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/heycoryallen Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeyCoryAllen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyCoryAllen © CORY ALLEN 2019