The Origins of Life - From Darwin's Warm Little Pond to Modern Theories

Explore the fascinating debate surrounding the origins of life in this 56-minute panel discussion from the Santa Fe Institute's InterPlanetary Festival 2019. Join evolutionary theorist David Krakauer, biochemist Sarah Maurer, and biological scaling expert Chris Kempes as they delve into the mystery of abiogenesis. Discover the various hypotheses about how life began, from deep-sea hydrothermal vents to Darwin's "warm little pond" theory. Examine the far-reaching implications of this unsolved scientific question, including its impact on interplanetary exploration, medical approaches, and our fundamental understanding of what constitutes life. Gain insight into the importance of presenting ongoing scientific debates as evolving discussions, and consider how the origins of life debate shapes our perspective on existence itself.