#404 – Lee Cronin: Controversial Nature Paper on Evolution of Life and Universe

1558.834 - 1590.133 Lee Cronin

The molecule gets built, but the molecule that is able to template itself being built and survives in the environment will basically reign supreme. Now, let's say that molecule takes 10 steps and it's using a finite set of atoms. Now, let's say another molecule, smart-ass molecule we'll call it, comes in and can survive in that environment. and can copy itself, but it only needs five steps.