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Re:Size of Life by dartharva on Wednesday December 10, 2025 @10:18PM (#46227256)
Hey, if they originated naturally and interact with the environment and reproduce, they are living beings. Mere human taxonomists can't just "classify" away the fact.
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Re:Size of Life by margalabargala on Wednesday December 10, 2025 @11:30PM (#46227677)
Are crystalline structures alive?
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Re:Size of Life by LtWorf on Thursday December 11, 2025 @01:58AM (#46228463)
The one that destroyed Data's planet was, I'd say.
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Re:Size of Life by kruczek on Thursday December 11, 2025 @04:12AM (#46229218)
You are doing the same classification. It all depends on the definition of what a living being is.
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Re:Size of Life by 4ndr3vv on Thursday December 11, 2025 @06:56AM (#46230292)
MRS GREN would like to have a word with you :)
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