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#388 - What Is Life?

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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Exploring the Complex Definition of Life

This chapter explores the intricate definitions of life as discussed in astrobiology, focusing on self-sustaining systems and Darwinian evolution. It addresses the challenges posed by edge cases such as viruses and honeybee colonies, highlighting the struggle to establish a universally accepted definition of life.

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