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#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Understanding the Origin of Life on Earth and Its Implications

The speakers discuss the varying opinions on the origin of life on Earth, presenting the hypothesis that hydrothermal vents on the early Earth could explain the existence of cells and the use of carbon and electrical charges in life's processes. They highlight the challenges faced in conducting experiments to support this hypothesis, but express optimism about the research's promising direction and emphasize the importance of understanding life on Earth before exploring life elsewhere.

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