Biology

The Remarkable Resilience of Living Systems # The discourse around artificial intelligence has reached a fever pitch in recent years, with notable thinkers across disciplines offering their perspectives on our technological future. These predictions span a fascinating spectrum—from existential doom scenarios to utopian visions of enhanced human potential. Amid this chorus of speculation, one principle stands as a grounding force: the remarkable self-correcting nature of biological systems.

We’re taught from an early age that hard work leads to rewards and success. This wisdom has merit, but what if I told you that laziness—yes, laziness—might be equally virtuous? When most of us think about laziness, we picture someone sprawled on the couch binge-watching Netflix, lost in video games, or perhaps hurkle-durkling in bed well past a reasonable hour. We’ve been conditioned to view laziness as productivity’s enemy—the antithesis of work, responsibilities, and self-improvement.