For me: same guy, but this talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwEKg5cjkKQ

I'm trying to devise an angle where I get to work on this.

If you find a way please leave a reply. I’ve a background in computer science but thinking of returning to academia. This and neuroscience in general interests me most

It's a long-game for me. I don't have any of the qualifications, track record, or anything else that objectively qualifies me for this problem domain.

Just unwavering belief in myself and my ability to learn anything. I'm skilling-up right now and seeing if I can find a peripheral angle to start some useful work.

I do not plan to take an academic route--in fact, a CS route. Michael Levin is vocally looking for people in CS (ML) to help work on things. Maybe you already qualify.

It's the most important problem: I'm going to work on it, with or without permission or endorsement.

Cheers.