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Carl Zimmer, "Life's Edge: The Search For What it Means to be Alive" (Dutton, 2022)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Exploring the Boundaries of Life and Death

This chapter discusses the complexities of defining life, delves into the blurred lines between living and non-living entities, and explores the challenges in determining death in medical contexts. It highlights the case of Jahi McMath, emphasizing the ongoing debates about brain death, consciousness, and the legal definitions surrounding life and death.

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