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#985 Philip Ball - How Life Works: A User’s Guide to the New Biology

The Dissenter

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Exploring Agency and the Definition of Life in Biology

This chapter explores the concept of agency in biology, particularly focusing on the criteria for defining life in the context of astrobiology. The discussion includes historical perspectives, such as James Lovelock's insights on chemical disequilibrium, highlighting the challenges of recognizing life beyond Earth.

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