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The Importance of Bacteria in Researching Alien Life Forms
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Bacteria have always been an important subject of research due to their abundance and similar nature to other possible alien life forms. Pure research on bacteria has led to significant therapeutic advancements in curing diseases and could help in understanding and identifying other possible organisms on other planets.
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The battle in biology is whether bacteria or other organisms are more important in pure research.
27:22 - 31:52 (04:30)
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The battle in biology is whether bacteria or other organisms are more important in pure research. Through pure research, discoveries like CRISPR and other therapeutic tools can be developed and future discoveries in computer science, oceanography, and extraterrestrial life may arise.
ChapterThe Importance of Bacteria in Researching Alien Life Forms
Episode#283 – Chris Mason: Space Travel, Colonization, and Long-Term Survival in Space
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The conversation explores different definitions of life, including the possibility of considering AI as alive and the status of viruses as a form of life.
31:52 - 33:36 (01:43)
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The conversation explores different definitions of life, including the possibility of considering AI as alive and the status of viruses as a form of life. They also discuss the potential existence of alien life forms and the scientist's perspective on the topic.