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Based on the current sample size of one life bearing planet, DNA/RNA is the most durable example we have that produces results at this time. As soon as a second
by hadlock 5y ago
Based on the current sample size of one life bearing planet, DNA/RNA is the most durable example we have that produces results at this time. As soon as a second nucleotide is discovered as functional, this will be up for discussion.
- hoseja 5y ago"Based on the current sample size of one writing system having civilization, hieroglyphs are the most durable example we have that produces results at this time. As soon as a second way of record keeping is discovered as functional, this will be up for discussion."
- Razengan 5y agoBut we can infer that life could exist without DNA. It could be similar to our machines, made of different materials and replicating through other ways.
- ffhhj 5y agoThere is a definition of life that comprises any mechanism that controls its own entropy. Maybe there are energy-based interactions that fit this description like systems with no matter involved, or very high-scale/long-term systems.