
#22 Sara Walker - Origin of Life, Assembly Theory, Biosignatures
Cool Worlds Podcast
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Understanding Assembly Theory and Life's Origins
This chapter explores assembly theory as a framework for identifying complex molecular structures that could signify life. It examines the parallels between molecular assembly and LEGO construction, discussing the evaluative processes necessary for building complexity. The conversation highlights the implications of understanding these structures in both biological and non-biological contexts, challenging traditional views of life and its origins in the universe.
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