Denis Noble argues that genes are not a blueprint for life, challenging gene‑centric and neo‑Darwinian views while highlighting the role of systems biology in understanding living organisms. He discusses the scientific, medical, and philosophical implications of moving beyond a genome‑first perspective.

- 00:00 - Intro
- 02:05 - Overview of Lecture
- 04:30 - What is the Genome?
- 07:22 - Is the Genome the Book of Life?
- 12:16 - 20th Century Gene-Centric Biology is Wrong
- 18:03 - Neo-Darwinism is Incorrect
- 19:42 - Implications for Medical Science
- 27:17 - Next Steps for Biology
- 33:10 - A Challenge to the World's Scientists

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- The Music of Life (Book) - https://amzn.to/4drSFSP
- The Selfish Gene (Book): https://amzn.to/3zYLyTx
- Understanding Living Systems (book): https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Living-Systems-Life/dp/1009277367
- Denis’ article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00327-x
- The Third Way of Evolution (website): https://www.thethirdwayofevolution.com/

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