Many investigators feel uneasy stating in public that the origin of life is a mystery, even though behind closed doors they admit they are baffled.

Paul Davies
Many investigators feel uneasy stating in public that the origin...
Many investigators feel uneasy stating in public that the origin...
Many investigators feel uneasy stating in public that the origin...
Many investigators feel uneasy stating in public that the origin...
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The saying means that when it comes to explaining the origins of life, no one is in a better position than anyone else. In other words, no one has a more important role to play in finding an answer than anyone else. If we all share equal responsibility for finding an answer, what’s wrong with admitting you don’t have all the answers?

Source: The Fifth Miracle: The Search For The Origin And Meaning Of Life

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