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302 | Chris Kempes on the Biophysics of Evolution
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Complexity in Life: The Intersection of Biology and Physics
This chapter explores the concept of life as a complex adaptive system, highlighting how organisms adapt to their environments through evolution and physical constraints. It emphasizes the relationship between biological diversity and fundamental physical laws, illustrating how mechanical principles influence evolutionary development and traits. Through discussions on convergent evolution and constraints like gravity, the chapter reveals the intricate balance between adaptation and the realities of physical laws in shaping life.
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