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#388 - What Is Life?

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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Exploring Assembly and Constructor Theories

This chapter focuses on assembly theory and constructor theory, highlighting their relationship and significance in understanding complexity and evolution. It argues that complex objects cannot arise spontaneously but must develop through structured processes involving prior components. By examining examples and the interplay of physics and biology, the chapter emphasizes the essential role of reliable construction in the natural world.

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