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Beyond Evolution: Unraveling the Origins of Life with Stephen Meyer and James Tour | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

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Complexity Outstrips Capability

The process of creating functional life from basic components is fraught with myriad challenges far beyond initial expectations. Even with the collaboration of top scientists and access to the best resources, assembling a living system remains an insurmountable task, highlighting the complexities involved in synthetic biology. The stark contrast between theoretical capability and practical execution reveals that issues extend well beyond a few identifiable problems, with potentially thousands of obstacles to overcome. The notion that time could resolve these challenges is fundamentally misguided, as it underscores a deeper misunderstanding of the intricacies necessary for life’s assembly.

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