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#388 — What Is Life?

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Interconnected Constructs: Assembly and Constructor Theory

This chapter investigates the relationship between assembly theory and constructor theory, focusing on their implications for life, evolution, and reality. It argues that complexity arises from a history of construction rather than spontaneity, emphasizing the role of time and physical materials. The discussion contrasts assembly theory's singular universe perspective with the many-worlds hypothesis, ultimately highlighting how evolutionary processes shape the emergence of complex structures.

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