The statistical probability that organic structures and the most precisely harmonized reactions that typify living organisms would be generated by accident, is zero.
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The main character of any living system is openness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Openness is fundamental to the essence and functionality of living systems.
Ilya Prigogine's quote highlights the importance of openness as a defining characteristic of living systems. This openness refers to the ability to interact, adapt, and evolve in response to external influences, which is essential for the complexity and sustainability of life.
Themes
OpennessLiving SystemsInteractAdaptEvolve
In practice
Example use cases
In a scientific presentation about ecological systems, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of adaptability.
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