DEFINING THE CONCEPT OF “LIFE” OR THE DEMISE OF CIVILIZATION

Abstract

The article examines the concept of life and death in civilization and, in particular, analyzes the concept of “life” in the context of cosmology and the evolution of the Universe. The relevance of this study is due to the need for an integrated approach to the study of life within the physical and cosmological laws that determine the stages of development of both the Universe and organic life on the planets. The concept of “life” is still the subject of scientific debate, because a clear definition of this phenomenon is a complex task due to its versatility and relationship with various scientific disciplines. Particular attention should be paid to the importance of understanding the nature of life for the development of biology and other natural sciences because this helps to deepen knowledge about the mechanisms of evolution and organization of living systems. One of the main questions is how physical processes affect life. Questions concern how fundamental interactions such as gravity, magnetism, and nuclear reactions can create conditions for the development of living organisms. And also – what determines the possibility of the emergence of life at certain stages of the evolution of the Universe. The study found that life is the result of many factors, including cosmological events such as the formation of stars and planets, as well as planetary conditions that allow organic molecules to exist. The goal of this work is not only to analyze existing approaches to defining life, but also to study how physical and cosmological factors can create conditions for the existence of organic life. The methods used in the study include comparative analysis, theoretical modeling, and the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge. This allows us to create a multidimensional picture in which life is viewed as a complex process dependent on the interaction of numerous factors. The results of the study show that understanding the concept of “life” is the result of an invariable interaction of cosmological, physical, and evolutionary actions. They affect both the development of planets and the emergence of organic life forms. This approach allows us to see life not only as a biological phenomenon, but also as a result of global processes occurring within the Universe. The findings of the study emphasize the need for further development of scientific research in cosmology, astrophysics, and biology for a deeper understanding of the nature of life and its place in the evolution of the Universe.