Theoretical origin of life; an article asks for information (Introduction)

by David Turell , Sunday, July 19, 2015, 15:09 (3197 days ago) @ dhw

DAVID: This article specifically says the start of life requires information and knowledge. The source of that information is the question:
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> http://aeon.co/magazine/science/constructor-theory-solves-the-riddle-of-life/
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> Dhw: The riddle of life is thus apparently solved by the fact that if materials have the requisite knowledge to create life and the laws of physics don't forbid the creation of life, you will get life. It is grossly unfair of David to ask for the source of the requisite knowledge!-A stupid article, but it makes the point. Nothing can happen without information at the start.