Num dos momentos mais marcantes da CPI da Covid até agora, o senador Otto Alencar quis saber se a médica bolsonarista Nise Yamaguchi sabia a diferença entre um vírus e um protozoário. Essa é a deixa para aprendermos! Com o @o_weverton e @daniloboros. https://t.co/K35EPIbFS5
Vocabulary of definitions of life suggests a definition.
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The discussions highlight the significance of the scientific consensus toward defining life as 'self-reproduction with variations,' with many posts emphasizing the diversity of definitions—up to 123—and their importance in understanding biological identity, illustrated by mentions of viruses, protozoa, and educational context which foster deeper engagement and reflection on the concept.
Most discussants acknowledge the importance of defining life clearly, supporting the consensus that the minimal definition is 'self-reproduction with variations.'
The discussion generates high interest, as evidenced by multiple posts referencing multiple definitions and cultural comments about viruses and protozoa, which suggests curiosity about biological concepts.
Participants engage actively by referencing scientific methods, the number of existing definitions, and real-world implications, showing thoughtful consideration.
The collective discussions about the implications of a clear definition hint at some influence on how scientific and educational communities might approach the concept of life.
Abstract in brief
- The study analyzed 123 definitions of life and categorized the words used into nine groups, which help understand what makes something alive.
- Among these groups, the most important for a clear definition are self-reproduction and evolution/variation.
- The conclusion is that life can be simply defined as "self-reproduction with variations," meaning living things reproduce themselves and their offspring can differ slightly.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyE aí, qual a diferença entre vírus e protozoários? Como eles surgiram? Que histórias eles contam sobre a vida no nosso planeta? Tudo isso e muito mais na ESCOLINHA DO PROFESSOR @ottoalencar!!Digo, no @meteoro_br
@JHerbatov @WooWooSpaceJew @1pckt @Melanie33720945 @Cat_In_A_Box @foo_oom @The_Real_BiM @merhart2112 @A_Damned_smith @AdorablePodcast @Wolfpak561 @zypisfy @Cern_lXXl @MindfulDamage @QuantumHawk666 @SecularSmurf @BrianNazarenus @LeeTWimberly @ArchLuminous @DarkCowboyGod @kim_because @wpcguy @PraiseHisName50 @Simple_Shaman @penguinteamsix @geekeh @MilesMosley666 @TheBestEricR @Raven4212 @pray2pesci @WondersNorbit @Janetb172 @IrisB42744268 @PickledCal1ph @OnkelFester @SariellaForever @themucusonkel @EdgeZeto @copsewoodRk @te3ej @SkepticSplinter @Dionysiusrex @ShmerberParadox @D1scoJerrys @willsworldview @JJMays87 @KimtotheAaron @mav_rick_morty8 There are many definitions of life. Viruses meet several. https://t.co/RslnGl3I1M
#JBiomolStructDyn Vocabulary of Definitions of Life Suggests a Definition https://t.co/nZ4f3rfzWg Analysis of the vocabulary of 123 tabulated definitions of life reveals 9 groups of defining terms. The minimal set is “Life is self-reproduction with variations.”
@AliceKing69 @TheOstrichTimes @StudentsforLife Yup!!! That is why it’s important to make sure you’re on the same page. Example: a geneticist’s definition is 2 strands rna combine to form unique dna, right? A physics person would say when energy was created, it’s been a continuum ever since. https://t.co/NsEM9QkWWx https://t.co/3LMs620vIx
@Catopuma_Badia @Batboy_Supreme @PeytonRandolp18 @shamnis9182 @OtherSperg @AustinFarle @BryanKemper The reality is that "life" is definitional (https://t.co/uWj1EmiLAY), regardless by whichever definition used, (good) definitions set an objective metric, meaning that something being either alive, dead, or not alive, is black/white, by definition. 4/
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Understanding the Origins and Definitions of Life on Earth and Beyond
How did life get started on Earth and how are we using what we know to look for it throughout the galaxy? The study analyzed 123 definitions of life, focusing on self-reproduction and variation as key criteria.
@AliceKing69 @TheOstrichTimes @StudentsforLife Yup!!! That is why it’s important to make sure you’re on the same page. Example: a geneticist’s definition is 2 strands rna combine to form unique dna, right? A physics person would say when energy was created, it’s been a continuum ever since. https://t.co/NsEM9QkWWx https://t.co/3LMs620vIx
@Catopuma_Badia @Batboy_Supreme @PeytonRandolp18 @shamnis9182 @OtherSperg @AustinFarle @BryanKemper The reality is that "life" is definitional (https://t.co/uWj1EmiLAY), regardless by whichever definition used, (good) definitions set an objective metric, meaning that something being either alive, dead, or not alive, is black/white, by definition. 4/
@JHerbatov @WooWooSpaceJew @1pckt @Melanie33720945 @Cat_In_A_Box @foo_oom @The_Real_BiM @merhart2112 @A_Damned_smith @AdorablePodcast @Wolfpak561 @zypisfy @Cern_lXXl @MindfulDamage @QuantumHawk666 @SecularSmurf @BrianNazarenus @LeeTWimberly @ArchLuminous @DarkCowboyGod @kim_because @wpcguy @PraiseHisName50 @Simple_Shaman @penguinteamsix @geekeh @MilesMosley666 @TheBestEricR @Raven4212 @pray2pesci @WondersNorbit @Janetb172 @IrisB42744268 @PickledCal1ph @OnkelFester @SariellaForever @themucusonkel @EdgeZeto @copsewoodRk @te3ej @SkepticSplinter @Dionysiusrex @ShmerberParadox @D1scoJerrys @willsworldview @JJMays87 @KimtotheAaron @mav_rick_morty8 There are many definitions of life. Viruses meet several. https://t.co/RslnGl3I1M
@benjaefe Hasta 123 definiciones diferentes dependiendo del ámbito de estudio utilizado: https://t.co/Fti77FPREp
Setidaknya ada 123 definisi "hidup" yang sudah dikemukakan tetapi semuanya tidak disepakati dan cenderung memantik perdebatan Edward Trifonov "Vocabulary of Definitions of Life Suggests a Definition' Journal of Biomolecuoar Structure and Dynamics
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RT @o_weverton: E aí, qual a diferença entre vírus e protozoários? Como eles surgiram? Que histórias eles contam sobre a vida no nosso plan…
E aí, qual a diferença entre vírus e protozoários? Como eles surgiram? Que histórias eles contam sobre a vida no nosso planeta? Tudo isso e muito mais na ESCOLINHA DO PROFESSOR @ottoalencar!!Digo, no @meteoro_br
VOCÊ SABE A DIFERENÇA ENTRE VÍRUS E PROTOZOÁRIO? https://t.co/E7DDPlZSHB via @YouTube
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RT @meteoro_br: Num dos momentos mais marcantes da CPI da Covid até agora, o senador Otto Alencar quis saber se a médica bolsonarista Nise…
RT @meteoro_br: Num dos momentos mais marcantes da CPI da Covid até agora, o senador Otto Alencar quis saber se a médica bolsonarista Nise…
VOCÊ SABE A DIFERENÇA ENTRE VÍRUS E PROTOZOÁRIO? https://t.co/iQhsN2Z6EO via @YouTube
RT @meteoro_br: Num dos momentos mais marcantes da CPI da Covid até agora, o senador Otto Alencar quis saber se a médica bolsonarista Nise…
RT @meteoro_br: Num dos momentos mais marcantes da CPI da Covid até agora, o senador Otto Alencar quis saber se a médica bolsonarista Nise…
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RT @meteoro_br: Num dos momentos mais marcantes da CPI da Covid até agora, o senador Otto Alencar quis saber se a médica bolsonarista Nise…
Num dos momentos mais marcantes da CPI da Covid até agora, o senador Otto Alencar quis saber se a médica bolsonarista Nise Yamaguchi sabia a diferença entre um vírus e um protozoário. Essa é a deixa para aprendermos! Com o @o_weverton e @daniloboros. https://t.co/K35EPIbFS5
@Prolife_Sam @SeanMollet @lmcgrew Found it. 2012. https://t.co/7TkX5aJPNd
#JBiomolStructDyn Vocabulary of Definitions of Life Suggests a Definition https://t.co/nZ4f3rfzWg Analysis of the vocabulary of 123 tabulated definitions of life reveals 9 groups of defining terms. The minimal set is “Life is self-reproduction with variations.”
Vocabulary of Definitions of Life Suggests a Definition https://t.co/ScLzcKoPof
@MadamS8N @aderangedhyena @RomanHoratio @SHSterns @TMIWITW @InjuredAlex @elisabethlehem There are 123 different definitions of life. The one in the post I provided is a collation of the apparent consensus towards which science appears to be trending. https://t.co/QvjKikqX43