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#123 – Manolis Kellis: Origin of Life, Humans, Ideas, Suffering, and Happiness

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Exploring Intelligence and Origins of Life

This chapter examines the complexity of intelligence through a comparison of human and dolphin cognition, while also contemplating the implications of encountering extraterrestrial life. It investigates the origins of life on Earth, focusing on RNA's pivotal role before the emergence of DNA and proteins. Furthermore, the conversation speculates on potential life on celestial bodies like Europa and the challenges of studying such environments without causing harm.

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