Is Life Just Different?

Quanta Magazine investigates the concept of 'biological agency' — the idea that living things have their own goals and behave accordingly. The article explores a fundamental question: Does this idea help us understand what life truly is, or does it complicate our understanding? The piece examines whether biological agency serves a meaningful scientific purpose or simply rephrases an old question.

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