We identify “life” with the capability of self-replication plus some other features. In other conditions, for instance on other planets, it could be possible for self-replication to happen in a way different from the RNA/DNA-based one.

I remember stumbling, years ago, on research and papers that studied this kind of possibility. But I’m having a hard time finding the old references or new ones.

Do you have interesting papers and research material to share about this? Thank you!

  • TauZero
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    1 year ago

    Totally agree! That kinesin walking animation has dealt untold damage onto the collective psyche 😂. It just looks sooo cool strutting along on its stroll, with purpose and determination! But the reality is more like the molecular dynamics simulation videos you posted - wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube men all the way down.

    • stravanasu@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      dealt untold damage onto the collective psyche

      Couldn’t think of a better way to put it!!