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What if, as human consciousness is an emergent property of complexity, so too are humans and DNA itself? Could it be that, just as consciousness arises from the intricate networks within the brain, life and its fundamental components—like DNA—emerge from an even deeper layer of complexity in the universe, suggesting that our very existence is a product of systems far beyond our current understanding?


I'm not really sure what you mean. Complex biological molecules are emergent from the laws of physics and an environment containing the right precursors.


If true, alien first contact scenarios get a lot more interesting.

Someone should write a short story about that.




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