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Sara Imari Walker on Physics, Emergence, and Life on Other Planets

Closer To Truth

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Exploring the Origins and Nature of Life

This chapter investigates fundamental questions surrounding life's origins, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and the design of synthetic organisms in the context of current technological advancements. The conversation emphasizes the significance of information flow and its role in distinguishing life from non-life, proposing a new understanding of time and causation related to the emergence of complexity. Additionally, it introduces assembly theory as a bridge between physics and biology, exploring how molecular structures and their construction can signify the presence of life.

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