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He compares this challenge to defining consciousness: an inherently complex and somewhat subjective task. The more we explore the intricacies of cellular function, the clearer it becomes that life involves a web of interconnected processes rather than a single defining trait. This ambiguity fuels debate over whether life is a singular phenomenon or a spectrum.
The Misconception of the "Primordial Soup" and the Reality of Scientific Evidence
The conversation touches on a prevalent misconception: that scientists claim life arose from a simple primordial soup of molecules. Tour firmly states that this narrative is oversimplified and, in many cases, outdated. Despite being taught in universities and propagated through popular science, the primordial soup model has little empirical support.