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He explains that many believe in this idea due to cultural narratives rather than scientific evidence, which he claims is lacking. Recent research shows that producing life’s essential molecules and organizing them into functional systems remains an enormous challenge—one that current science has not overcome.
The Evidence for and Against Life Being Material or Supernatural
When asked about the nature of life at specific moments—whether a supernatural "finger" might have caused life to originate—Tour responds as a scientist. He asserts that, from a strict scientific viewpoint, there’s no evidence for magic or supernatural intervention. Instead, he emphasizes the need for natural, causative processes.