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A recurring theme in literature of the past two centuries is that scientists should not tr...

A recurring theme in literature of the past two centuries is that scientists should not try to “play God by trying to create life in the lab.” Until recently, this phrase was just an unrealistic exaggeration used to make a point. Now, however, it appears that some scientists may be getting close to doing exactly that, by evolving self-replicating entities from abiotic molecules. Generally speaking, do you think these projects are worthwhile? What have they taught us about life and how it appeared on Earth?

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