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Originally Posted by Steffen
I think Crick is exactly right. After we've taken all the various layers of blinkers off all that's left is bare physics.
Cheers
Steffen.
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Yes STEFFEN and hi.The physics and chemistry of that MIRACLE element CARBON.Organic compounds made of Carbon have an unusual polymer forming ABILITY necessary for life.
The EASE in which Carbon makes its 4 ELECTRONS AVAILABLE to form BONDS
Making long chains of self REPLICATING MOLECULES.Amino acids to proteins by RNA, DNA inside GENES inside CHROMOSOMES. ALL to make more proteins and thus LIVING THINGS
ALL JUST SETS OF INSTRUCTIONS.BONDING AND REPLICATING. BUT NOT LIVING THEMSELVES..CARBON FROM STARS.
WE ALL ARE AS CARL SAGAN SAID "STARSTUFF"