Is it possible that the universe is a living thing?

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answers:
Julien say: Define "living thing".
If you come with a definition precise and concrete enough, able to make some sense on the scientific level, not just some meaningless "philosophical" gibberish, then the answer is likely to be trivially no. Until then, it's just an ill-posed question.
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Ronald 7 say: Coming out of a White Hole somewhere
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bubby say: If the universe is a living thing where's the poop.
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Jim say: Who knows.

Perhaps.
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Mike G say: No.
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Jeffrey K say: It is certainly possible. Consciousness can take many forms. But how could we ever know? Do your brain cells know you are alive and conscious?
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RockIt say: For the universe to be considered living the word living as we know and understand it would be meaningless. For the universe is totally unlike all other living things.
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Chris Ancor say: It is living; just not 'life as we know it'.
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Bone Alone say: Yes. Marvel comics think do.
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Roger K say: Not a chance.
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mellow say: Yes
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Julien say: Define "living thing".
If you come with a definition precise and concrete enough, able to make some sense on the scientific level, not just some meaningless "philosophical" gibberish, then the answer is likely to be trivially no. Until then, it's just an ill-posed question.
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CarolOklaNola say: Maybe, but probably not. I don't think the Gaia hypothesis scales up.

May the Force, F = ma = d mv/dt be with you.
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Bob say: Some think the universe might be God itself.
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Rebecca say: Wouldn't that be cool?
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