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The Joy of Why

What Is Life?

Jun 15, 2022
41:58

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  • Defining life remains a challenge due to diverse forms it might take.
  • Identifying life on other planets requires understanding key chemical criteria.

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The Definition of Life and Its Complexity

Defining what it means to be alive poses a challenge as scientists struggle to agree on a precise definition. The grey area between alive and not is rich and complex. Life's origin signifies a historical process where chemical systems evolved into complex entities. The complexity of chemical systems and the difficulty in pinpointing when life truly begins adds to the challenge of defining life.

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