Thread: The purpose of the universe
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Old Jun 25, 2018, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TheLonelyChemist View Post
Being living is defined by three major characteristics

- Metabolism
- Ability to respond to stimulus, and (I study biology and I find whole consciousness different from just the ability to respond to stimulus, consciousness varies from organism to organism)

- Homeostasis
Not the ability to reproduce?
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