Assembly Theory w/ Sara Imari Walker

Sara Imari Walker, an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist at Arizona State University, delves into her new book, exploring the complex origins of life. She combines physics and biochemistry to discuss how life emerges and consciousness develops. The conversation highlights assembly theory, arguing only living beings can create complex structures like DNA. Walker emphasizes the philosophical implications of these scientific inquiries and advocates for a deeper understanding of life's boundaries and the interplay of information in living systems.