How to Find Life Anywhere - The Universal Rules of Life

Explore the universal rules of life in this 34-minute conference talk from Interplanetary 2022 by Chris Kempes of the Santa Fe Institute. Delve into the challenges of searching for life beyond Earth, examining questions about the composition, functions, environments, ecology, and complexity of potential extraterrestrial life. Discover recent progress in uncovering universal rules that apply to all forms of life, from simple bacteria and viruses to complex forest ecosystems and even cities. Learn how these principles can be applied in the quest to discover life beyond our planet. Gain insights into the most reliable signatures to search for in the universe and expand your understanding of biology's fundamental principles across diverse contexts.