Theoretical origin of life; requires intellect (Introduction)

by David Turell , Monday, December 05, 2016, 15:19 (2910 days ago) @ dhw

dhw: I would not separate origin from complexity. The author pointed out the problem of defining the difference between life and non-life, so I was trying to pinpoint relevant factors. The three abilities I listed are the products of the complexities, and in analysing the machinery that makes them possible, you put the strongest case for design against chance, which = origin. But you would have understood a lot more of the article than I did, and I am in no position to criticize it. I was just trying to add something useful, and my final remark was “in passing”.

What is significant is that original life had to be highly complex from its beginning when it could replicate, and the complexity then generated was complexity many times over that we still are far from fully appreciating.