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mk  ·  511 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: A Physical Definition of Life

    Growing crystals, arguably one of the most regular well-ordered things out there, increases entropy

Yes, I can be more clear. I tried to be here:

    This work contributes to the persisting life system, and as the principle of natural selection postulates, such work is likely to be selected for, thereby propagating life.

But it’s poorly stated. It’s either life because it does the type of work that persists the system, or crystals are life, but not the kind that does work that persists as a consequence of doing it.

Thanks. I’ll reflect on your thoughts and get back.





Devac  ·  511 days ago  ·  link  ·  
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