Crystal Rogers, a developmental biologist at UC Davis, digs into the age-old question of what defines a living being. She explores the criteria that separate life from non-life, highlighting tricky cases like viruses and futuristic androids. Alongside scientist Regina G. Barber, they debate whether entities like the character Data from Star Trek can be deemed alive. Their discussion raises profound questions about existence, consciousness, and the ethical implications of categorizing life, making you rethink everything you thought you knew about being alive.
