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Defining Life: Complexity and Continuity
This chapter examines the fundamental definition of life, focusing on biological cells and the crucial processes that sustain them. The discussion navigates the boundaries of life and non-life, exploring the complexities of existence and the potential for alternative life forms. Additionally, it contrasts historical progress and decline within society, framing a debate on optimism versus cynicism about humanity's future.