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The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others)(a).
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The discussions reflect a strong skepticism towards the RNA world hypothesis, with many commenters suggesting that alternative theories, like intelligent design, are more plausible. For instance, several users called the hypothesis 'dead in the water' and referenced the lab conditions necessary for RNA synthesis as 'unrealistic' and ‘problematic.’ This choice of words and the tone convey a sense of dismissal towards the hypothesis, framing it as outdated rather than a valid scientific theory.
The majority of discussions show strong disagreement with the RNA world hypothesis, indicating a consensus against it.
While there is some curiosity about the topic, posts suggest that it primarily stems from disagreement rather than genuine interest in the scientific aspects.
Users engaged in critique and discussion, but often in a dismissive tone, reflecting surface-level engagement with the concepts rather than deep exploration.
Most respondents view the RNA world hypothesis as having limited relevance to current scientific discussions, suggesting it has low perceived impact.
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- The RNA world hypothesis suggests that early life began with RNA as both the genetic material and a catalyst, but there are significant challenges to this idea, such as RNA's complexity and instability.
- Critics point out that the simultaneous emergence of RNA and proteins is statistically improbable, highlighting the chicken-and-egg dilemma of which macromolecule came first.
- Alternatives to the RNA world hypothesis, like the "proteins first" theory, propose that proteins either evolved before RNA or that both evolved together, though each of these theories has its own drawbacks.
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Most liked on X and Blueskyوهناك دارسة تم نشرها على BMC Part of Springer Nature بدأت بعنوان: (The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) فرضية العالم RNA:أسوأ نظرية للتطور المبكر للحياة باستثناء جميع النظريات الأخرى المصدر: https://t.co/uU2LDyN1fu
There are various more irreconcilable issues with synthesizing a functional RNA - I would recommend reading this paper for more detail, for those interested: https://t.co/79yfXigC1r
@lameduck1960 Una teoria piuttosto problematica e lacunosa secondo cui l'RNA non è solo un intermediario ma avrebbe svolto ai primordi un ruolo importante nell'evoluzione degli eucarioti. Per chi volesse approfondire: https://t.co/RIDx2q6RcJ
@DaytimePubSmell @darwintojesus The RNA World hypothesis likely did not happen and would still be compatible with ID. So far, the only way has been demonstrated is in very controlled laboratory conditions. Conditions that likely did not exist. While it's a good shot, it's problematic. https://t.co/Em55W5lFZl
@asdf268426 @Rdod_Blahdod https://t.co/PGbhdOkZWc.
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@HarryNockz @NotEvolution1 https://t.co/d36e82OQJh
@marknoble @MrWadeB @Heiserprospekt @StefanMolyneux RE: RNA world. https://t.co/lciKC1htin Before you slip into denial mode, there are a dozen other articles and papers to the same effect.
@DaytimePubSmell @darwintojesus The RNA World hypothesis likely did not happen and would still be compatible with ID. So far, the only way has been demonstrated is in very controlled laboratory conditions. Conditions that likely did not exist. While it's a good shot, it's problematic. https://t.co/Em55W5lFZl
@FiendInno @Fueldog3 @OpenThreads @randomizer88996 @dirk_fasshauer @PatricktheB @Eilis654279 @cl1ntonserver @jimaw63 @michellewither6 @IrisB42744268 @CivilLost @Simple_Shaman @ahrehead @JPopiden55707 @VinceGottalotta @AnglerLouisiana @BrandyVanceXXX @RepublicanRehab @proundpapaof3 @PaulStetson13 @wisemanryder @TW175663056 @scottstocker4 @brisco_0317 @Vickie627 @BabeTruth2 @hoothathuh @cbeckj @FDruber @HarveyWall15 @RealDoctorT @CaptSarcasm2728 @KenWali1 @RICHLS8 @amItessOrNotLol @JagmeetScheer @EMNODAERTTONOD @BrianNazarenus @MilesMosley6662 @Covidtalk1 @Janetb172 @gavandenboss @StarfishPrime12 @LynneMarieMorel @LindowJam @Budleo_Morgan @cra5h0verr1de @blurrrgh @Tabonde00263 Hardly. The clay experiments have nothing to do with prebiotic conditions, using purified clays, chemicals, and unrealistic conditions. Even then they haven't produced anything useful, and haven't resolved the chir
@CrunchyBrit13 @USNVetDad @IamStephen0525 @NotEvolution1 https://t.co/d36e82OQJh
@korho2830 @aquavitae96 @4tis @darwintojesus https://t.co/d36e82OQJh
@korho2830 @aquavitae96 @4tis @darwintojesus Here's your RNA World status. https://t.co/d36e82OQJh
@Luigimario83486 @DPadenAkaterry @AnswersCanada https://t.co/jW20PuZWVL
@Sylem_Stickman @GrailKong @GudmundsonLager @aboveavgtrashh @bartonovopolis Intelligent design/creator. Abiogenesis has been confounded by the evidence and RNA world has discarded by many. Design, information, specific complexity, irreducible complexity, fine tuning, and on and on all point to a designer. https://t.co/d36e82OQJh
@moneyisagun @Sanjar11759 @Delta35029878 @bartonovopolis RNA world is bunk. https://t.co/d36e82OQJh
@bloom78749257 @DivinelyDesined Reality said this. https://t.co/d36e82OQJh
@Vatagic @Observre892 @McClureShawn https://t.co/zjEtQq4mp3 Right conditions = lab, with ultra pure precursor chems, RNA templates from exist life and significant intervention from researchers. Still no functional or sustainable RNA
@MSScienceWizard @grok @WilliamMcgibney You're a science teacher and you just asked grok? FFS man. Did MU produce aminos useable for protein synthesis? RNA world is even criticized by believers. https://t.co/pBmYUkmoMG There is no such thing as LUCA. Stromatolites are made of cyanobacteria, which are like
@ArchTheAtheist Oh I have. It’s falls woefully short. https://t.co/tiSYzN0PuU https://t.co/C97FDKs3Gj
@PrometheusWit @wendelltalks https://t.co/EtPgQMKeUX
@Ausbloke93 RNA world assumes prebiotic conditions that never existed, relies on unstable molecules, and still requires information-rich sequences to somehow arise. That’s not science—it’s faith. https://t.co/EtPgQMKeUX
@Ausbloke93 RNA world assumes prebiotic conditions that never existed, relies on unstable molecules, and still requires information-rich sequences to somehow arise. That’s not science—it’s faith. https://t.co/EtPgQMKeUX
@SDAFS56788141 @NoDyeSaiyanHair @NotEvolution1 Yeah, it is amazing the rate of scientific progress in just 13 years. 2012 Jul The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) March 4, 2024 RNA-catalyzed evolution of catalytic RNA
@Chondrichthyes1 @autocorrect2_0 Here. He works in biochemistry. He certainly knows more than me. Does he know more than you? Argue with him. https://t.co/u4WGlvyqmh.
@ScienceQriosity @GregCampNC @oiler3535 @ToriatheistTori Really? Not from my research into the subject. Here’s one example: https://t.co/RyIoGacmiU
@e_considine @StephenCMeyer "your question was about" I ask lots of questions. The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) - 2012 https://t.co/YgQCoj5Bci The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. ...I discuss some of
@didaclopez Què va ser primer, l'ou o la gallina? La Proteïna o l'ARN? https://t.co/3eymroPOG0
There are various more irreconcilable issues with synthesizing a functional RNA - I would recommend reading this paper for more detail, for those interested: https://t.co/79yfXigC1r
@DvdButler @Blake14182n @catholichiara @CaroltheIntern A friendly critique of RNA world. https://t.co/SmpVD8S1D3.
@OlisCory @JustinBlueDrgn @NotEvolution1 Yes, and I understand that none of it is relevant evidence. They hope they are making progress, but it show more significant problems than it does solutions. I mean, the title kinda gives it away, no? The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life
@OlisCory @darwintojesus https://t.co/79yfXigC1r
@oohglobbits2 Amino Acids are not the building blocks of RNA. The RNA World Hypothesis is dead in the water (pun intended). https://t.co/79yfXih9QZ
@Frohen78 @OzienTalks @NotEvolution1 The RNA World hypothesis is not taken seriously anymore. It's a dead theory. The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) https://t.co/sPiL3bfNSE
@Advanz909 The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) https://t.co/sPiL3bfNSE
@BilltheCatGuy1 @Melanie33720945 @DvdButler @MartinC88440449 @AiG Define pseudoscience. I call bs on that because all origin research can fall into that category. Case in point with abiogenesis. Referee acknowledged RNA World experiments are not falsifiable. Same for pretty much everyone origins related. https://t.co/RyIoGacU8s https://t.co/udAG91af2l
@godrottdot1 @michaer27 @AiG How many do you want? How about a couple to start. Mathematically impossible for 1 average sized functional protein to evolve randomly. Must have been produced by an Intelligent Agent. https://t.co/RyIoGacU8s https://t.co/rdFOVKMhXP https://t.co/5pgtL3vuSs
@alfbennymedia @17Gfish @NotEvolution1 Here’s more info: https://t.co/PHDBuVqgfT.
@OlisCory @MackyMus_24 @mbruggelivecom1 @ShAdOwLiNk2020 @NotEvolution1 That's the thing, all abiogenesis is not supported by evidence. It is a collection of loose, incomplete and insufficient hypotheses, many of which have debunked themselves, including Miller-Urey. Here's a rip on RNA world. https://t.co/1mnj5xETxg.
@be_Zanazar @NotEvolution1 @King_K66 The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) - 2012 https://t.co/YgQCoj53mK The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. ...I discuss some of these difficulties...
@Globalist_News @StephenCMeyer @PiersUncensored The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) - 2012 https://t.co/YgQCoj53mK The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known... I discuss some of these difficulties... https://t.co/lvydxhcIXY
@rei_es_2000 @DerrickHood2 @JRGreen2118 @darwintojesus The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) https://t.co/YgQCoj53mK The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. In the following I discuss some of these difficulties... https://t.co/lvydxhcIXY
@the_blind_guide @John13KJV @AnswersCanada I’m the farthest thing from a good guide here (googling would probably be better!) but here are a few attempts at various aspects: https://t.co/JR4WAbqvbV https://t.co/bAUyW6J6CA https://t.co/tfQsO5dgHc https://t.co/UU6qTX8Dwy https://t.co/ssf8Z978Qi
@ItzJustAlexfr @NotEvolution1 The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) https://t.co/YgQCoj53mK The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. In the following I discuss some of these difficulties... https://t.co/lvydxhcIXY
@dantrimont @NotEvolution1 The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) https://t.co/YgQCoj53mK The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. In the following I discuss some of these difficulties... https://t.co/lvydxhcIXY
@poiu477 @S4R41_K44R @IanCopeland5 @big_simp "Easy, RNA... first" The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) - 2012 https://t.co/YgQCoj53mK The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. In the following I discuss some of these difficulties
@SWWJiRhXg2dYIMQ @ArbleMatan יצא לי לקרוא את המאמר הזה לאחרונה, יענה לך חלקית https://t.co/rVKqkSkryE
@atheiskeptic @feasibilian @StephenCMeyer "are alternative" The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) - 2012 https://t.co/YgQCoj53mK The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. In the following I discuss some of these difficulties...
@atheiskeptic @feasibilian @StephenCMeyer Did you look over this?: The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) - 2012 https://t.co/YgQCoj53mK The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. ...I discuss some of these difficulties...
@atheiskeptic @brecksvillean @feasibilian @StephenCMeyer The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) - 2012 https://t.co/YgQCoj53mK The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. In the following I discuss some of these difficulties...
@apologetics_un @BlueBla76847058 @NancyRPearcey The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) - 2012 https://t.co/slGWhvSR4W The problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis are well known. In the following I discuss some of these difficulties...
@Ah_Science @askquantum @themathurinera It’s very optimistic of you all to promote the RNA World Hypothesis like it’s a proven fact. I’m sure all three of you are familiar with the criticisms and real challenges to this idea. *And it doesn’t address the genetic code origin. https://t.co/xXvhyikBLY https://t.co/j5QA5qTivl
@MachpiyaL @DerAelst @Cozy_Fren7 @MakisMD People still have problems with the mRNA word and it's very frustrating. Every living thing on earth has been chock full of mRNA for literally billions of years. Their self-harming commitment to ignorance is hilarious. https://t.co/no7bjQ5Yj7
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@asdf268426 @Rdod_Blahdod https://t.co/PGbhdOkZWc.
@depth_ocean_ @pantallahueso @SocialistfromAZ @Aron_Ra @dan_cameron99 @EnithTea @Imagicka @ChappyLeo @Paleoguy073 @theclipperslim @JustinCPorter @outtasync @blowave @SeptembersRain @_CROPES_ @TakeThatDarwin @RobertK22245756 @ScienceQriosity @tkthtetymology @Craig84671918 @Anit10432231 @BenP112233 @KirksCousin1 @curtisdaddylove @dougpasnak @rantyskeptic @EDGEinthewild @ODanaos @TBesserwisser @Sapphirology @dj_halling @FPosteschild @WoopsWoah @GreekVikingX @Dwyertd @MoPal63461 @CursedDavyJones @LisaSimpsonLib @Smilodon85 @DiPolarPilot @Ah_Science @NatGeo And this paper summarises the evidence for the RNA world hypothesis, including that RNA sequences as small as 5-12 nucleotides demonstrate catalytic AND replicating properties. The chance of a specific 5 nucleotide sequence arising is about 1 in 3000. https://t.co/m3924Uqw8N
@QAlkhlas @abdaljaliloo اقرأ المقالة التالية ويكفيكم ضحكا وتدليسا على العقول فهذه هي حقيقة RNA https://t.co/uU2LDyN1fu
@crixus_ar @7xeec بينما رأيه ودراسته لا تناسبك انت وخذ على هذا جميع الدراسات العلمية لانها تعتمد على ع قول وتوجهات وكل شخص يعتمد ما يناسبه! لذلك يا زياد لا تحاول اقناعنا بأن العلم هو الحقيقة وغير ذلك لا طبعا مصدر الدراسة : https://t.co/uU2LDyN1fu
@crixus_ar @Mahmoud05221954 وبالنسبة لفرضية او عالم RNA الكثير من العلماء قالوا انها أسوء فكرة لصنع الحياة ولا يوجد دليل علمية على فرضية RNA قبل DNA https://t.co/uU2LDyN1fu
وهناك دارسة تم نشرها على BMC Part of Springer Nature بدأت بعنوان: (The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others) فرضية العالم RNA:أسوأ نظرية للتطور المبكر للحياة باستثناء جميع النظريات الأخرى المصدر: https://t.co/uU2LDyN1fu
@Ella_Maru The #RNA world on its own https://t.co/T5Nx3l2Aw9
@dinosaur_dapper @AiG The RNA-world model has been an utter failure. https://t.co/PjQv3SHbPE
RT @FilippoSala3: @lameduck1960 Una teoria piuttosto problematica e lacunosa secondo cui l'RNA non è solo un intermediario ma avrebbe svolt…
@lameduck1960 Una teoria piuttosto problematica e lacunosa secondo cui l'RNA non è solo un intermediario ma avrebbe svolto ai primordi un ruolo importante nell'evoluzione degli eucarioti. Per chi volesse approfondire: https://t.co/RIDx2q6RcJ
@alc_anthro @theosib2 @BRex707 @Alliste35661241 @tempf451 @penguinteamsix @lord_skeptic @freemonotheist Solid evidence, I am not sure about that "The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others)" https://t.co/5I7kzv3X38.
I was about to tweet this, & then remembered that I did that already some time ago. Biology Direct had a very interesting author-driven, open peer review system (e.g https://t.co/maJbS09pfK). Was it perfect?No, but it was a welcome addition. I think that has changed now, though https://t.co/Yik3KTzmIp
كل الفرضيات المقترحة لتفسير اصل الحياة فرضيات فاشلة تماما.. عالم الحمض النووي فرضية فاشلة The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others)a
@theosib2 @realiwasframed @basedtheocrat @Adam4004 @retep57 No wonder, a year after that paper, there was "The RNA world hypothesis: the worst theory of the early evolution of life (except for all the others)" by Harold Bernhardt. This doesn't gloss over some the ignored steps. https://t.co/MpVetOj3iC Eugene Koonin agrees (below paper).
@Shadowolf1945 @story_cosmos @D32Palma @sarahsalviander @MPaulkovich