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#433 – Sara Walker: Physics of Life, Time, Complexity, and Aliens

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Unraveling Life Through Physics

This chapter investigates the intricate relationship between life and physics, focusing on Schrödinger's ideas about the physical underpinnings of biological processes, including his prediction regarding DNA as an aperiodic crystal. It challenges conventional notions of entropy and complexity, proposing a reevaluation of how life sustains order within thermodynamics. The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-replicating systems and molecular chirality in understanding the origins of life and the interface between chemistry and biological structures.

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