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RNA molecules can spontaneously form in volcanic vents. Biomaterials form in the interstellar space.

Several viruses can self-assemble, i.e. from a single RNA molecule can form their protective casing.

The environment of early Earth was conducive to trillions of billions of organic molecules spontaneously interacting and repurposing.

Scientists haven't made a protocell yet, but they've come close. The chaotic and volatile nature of the prehistoric oceans means there is an incredibly large range of possible conditions to account for in the lab... But if you can follow the tire tracks down to the edge of the shore at high tide and see they've been washed away, I mean...


I don't understand how religion is supposed to be appealing. Nobody wants to be saved. They want to save themselves.