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This chapter investigates the essence of life, exploring its origins and the potential for creating life in laboratory environments. It also discusses the complexity of life-related molecules and its impact on the search for extraterrestrial beings.

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What is the connection between the origin of life on Earth and the search for extraterrestrial life? Could a revolutionary new theory guide us in our search for aliens? And is consciousness an inevitable outcome of life’s complexity, or is it something more mysterious?

I had the pleasure of discussing these fascinating issues with the incredible astrobiologist and theoretical physicist Sara Walker. Sara has greatly contributed to our understanding of how life emerges from non-living matter and how information processing in biological systems differs from that in non-living systems. Her work often explores the intersections of physics, biology, and information theory, seeking to uncover the fundamental principles that govern the transition from chemistry to biology.

In this episode, we dive deep into the mysteries of life, assembly theory, consciousness, and life beyond Earth.

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