Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2021-01-11]: Scientists program proteins to pair exactly. [1] But what will happen if they do not match exactly? In a world made out of opposites we seek completion. But perfection breeds nothing else than death. It is the imperfections of this world which bred existence in the first place. Darkness did create light. And yet, the only mission of light is to vanish into darkness. What a frightening day. Full of expectation for a dark night. What a sweet night. Filled with the promise of a warm day. We have lit the candle. Now all we have to do is prey for it to go off quickly…

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