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#269 – Lee Cronin: Origin of Life, Aliens, Complexity, and Consciousness

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Unraveling Assembly Theory

This chapter explores the intersection of chemistry and computation through assembly theory, highlighting its significance in understanding life and complexity. It discusses how the assembly number of molecules, represented through thought experiments, can gauge the evolutionary processes on other celestial bodies. The conversation extends to upcoming NASA missions and challenges in molecular assembly, weaving together insights from various scientific domains to redefine our understanding of complexity and life.

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