[andybak]

I'm no expert on protein folding but isn't there a more mundane explanation? There's plenty of physical processes that a computer can't simulate because reality is massively parallel to a degree that a computer isn't. I'm not sure that would explain the constant vs exponential discrepancy but I'm not sure I see the connection between that and "aliveness".

Or maybe I do. I'm seeing a glimmer but I don't want to put words in your mouth.