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Size of Life

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2530 points eatonphil | 5 comments | 10 Dec 25 16:02 UTC | HN request time: 0.394s | source
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milancurcic ◴[10 Dec 25 17:03 UTC] No.46220264[source]▶
Neal delivers. I recently learned that viruses are not considered living being, but I'm nevertheless happy they're included here because they're both relevant and interesting in this context.
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1. dartharva ◴[11 Dec 25 03:18 UTC] No.46227256[source]▶
Hey, if they originated naturally and interact with the environment and reproduce, they are living beings. Mere human taxonomists can't just "classify" away the fact.
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2. margalabargala ◴[11 Dec 25 04:30 UTC] No.46227677[source]▶
Are crystalline structures alive?
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3. LtWorf ◴[11 Dec 25 06:58 UTC] No.46228463[source]▶
The one that destroyed Data's planet was, I'd say.
4. kruczek ◴[11 Dec 25 09:12 UTC] No.46229218[source]▶
You are doing the same classification. It all depends on the definition of what a living being is.
5. 4ndr3vv ◴[11 Dec 25 11:56 UTC] No.46230292[source]▶
MRS GREN would like to have a word with you :)