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294 | Addy Pross on Dynamics, Stability, and Life

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

CHAPTER

Metabolism, Replication, and the Stability of Life

This chapter explores the complex relationship between metabolism and replication in biological systems, emphasizing evolutionary processes and mathematical modeling related to stability. It highlights the significance of energy availability, the emergence of dynamically kinetically stable states, and the interconnectedness of life. The discussion also considers the implications of resource limitations on replication, equilibrium restoration, and the conditions necessary for life beyond Earth.

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