A New Idea for How to Assemble Life

6/2/2023

This article presents a new theory for the assembly of life in the universe. It explores the concept of "collective information," which suggests that life may emerge from the presence and interaction of information-carrying molecules. The theory proposes that these molecules, such as RNA, could form complex networks and give rise to self-replicating systems. The article discusses the importance of information transfer and storage in the evolution of life and examines how natural selection could favor the emergence of these informational systems. It also touches on the potential implications of this theory for our understanding of the origins of life on Earth and the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe.

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