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WHAT IS LIFE? (Part 2): Consciousness, AI, and Aliens

The Next Big Idea

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Intro

This chapter examines the intersection of consciousness, the emergence of life, and the influence of artificial intelligence within the framework of physics and synthetic biology. It also speculates on the existence of extraterrestrial life, highlighting the role of imagination in shaping our future.

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