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There are other theoretical biochemistry possibilities[1]. Silicon, for example, works well in low-pressure environments. It's an immense stretch of the imagina
by zamalek 9y ago
There are other theoretical biochemistry possibilities[1]. Silicon, for example, works well in low-pressure environments. It's an immense stretch of the imagination to think about life-forms that use semiconductors to do useful work, but is certainly a fun thought experiment.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothetical_types_of_biochemistry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothetical_types_of_biochemi...
- blauditore 9y agoYes, it's possible, just less likely. How much less likely is hard to tell, but I if you hear hoofsteps, you first think of horses, not zebras.