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302 | Chris Kempes on the Biophysics of Evolution

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Eukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes: Metabolism and Scaling

This chapter explores the differences in cellular structures and metabolic power between eukaryotes and prokaryotes. It highlights how various biological metrics scale differently, particularly in relation to cell volume, and discusses the implications of these differences for understanding evolution and biological theories. The chapter also touches on the evolution of artificial life and the significance of resource constraints in the context of AI development.

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