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Originally Posted by marsbug
Our definition of life is too narrow (and too vague) to easily satisfy the majority ofpeople, and so whatever wonders the universe holds we may never cross the point where we can say 'We've found life'...
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Not to single you out, as many make this or similar statements regarding our inability to recognize alien life. The definition we have for life is the only one that is meaningful for us. There must be some bounds on what constitutes life, otherwise, why not say rocks are living or whole planets? Pretty soon everything is alive and then the discussion becomes pointless.
Our narrow definition is perfectly conducive to establish "life" as a rare and marvelous treasure; one worthy to seek out.