Time and Causation
Lee provocatively suggests that time could be fundamental, challenging conventional views and sparking a debate about its implications for causation and the emergence of life. The discussion delves into the necessity of causation at the molecular level for life to exist, highlighting the intricate relationship between time, causation, and the complexity of biological systems. This exploration raises profound questions about the nature of reality and the origins of life itself.In this clip
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Lee Cronin: Origin of Life, Aliens, Complexity, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #269
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