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Sara Walker: How the Origin of Life Could Guide Our Search for Aliens [Ep. 456]

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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Assembly Theory and the Origins of Life

This chapter critically examines assembly theory in relation to Darwinian evolution, highlighting biases that influence scientific interpretations of life. It also explores concepts of entropy and randomness, emphasizing their implications in both scientific contexts and the search for understanding life's origins. Additionally, the chapter addresses challenges in interdisciplinary collaboration and the public discourse surrounding extraterrestrial life, advocating for open-minded dialogue to foster innovation in scientific exploration.

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