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by nonbel 3031 days ago
Yes, I logged in to say the same. There can be mutliple definitions of life, each useful for different purposes.

It is like those people trying to figure out how many types of cells there are in the human body. There is no "right" or "true" answer, only useful ones. All these categories are artificial.

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I've always believed rocks are alive, if that counts.
Much to fathom in those words... :)