What is Life?

"What is Life? Living code-programmed beings from Myxomycetes to the Kabbalah" is a profound and multifaceted exploration of the nature of life, blending scientific, philosophical, and spiritual approaches. It seeks to answer an ancient question: What is life? Richly illustrated with pictures and explanatory diagrams, and interwoven with thoughtful digressions, the book guides readers from the most primitive forms of life to structures created by artificial intelligence.

It begins by examining various forms of human perception and thought, along with their relationship to time. It introduces the hierarchical structure of life and the processes by which life emerges—revealing how material and informational evolution shape living systems, including thinking machines. The author defines the essence of living code programs and draws parallels between the cells of Myxomycetes and the unity of humanity, exploring their operational structures through the lens of the Kabbalah.

The book also explores the future of life, with particular attention to how technological innovations—such as artificial intelligence, cyborgs, and biotechnological evolution—are influencing the development of living beings. The author emphasizes that humanity’s future is closely tied to the interplay between physics and biology, offering fresh perspectives on the workings of life.

This book is for those who wish to explore the many dimensions of life and are curious about how scientific, philosophical, and spiritual viewpoints converge in the quest to understand the true nature of existence.