Summary:
The book explores the concept that life cannot be fully explained by natural laws of physics alone, arguing for the emergence of biological systems through self-organization and complexity. It delves into the patterns of evolution and the unpredictable nature of the biosphere, suggesting that creativity is a fundamental aspect of the universe.
Key points:
1. The Adjacent Possible: A concept that describes how evolution explores new possibilities based on what already exists, expanding what can evolve next.
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