TED-Ed: At what moment are you dead? - Randall Hayes

The video explores humanity's fascination with death and resurrection, examining ancient beliefs like vitalism and their decline. It explains life as a series of biological processes, highlighting the role of cells and energy. Medical interventions can delay but not reverse death, though future technologies like cryonics may change this. Life is seen as a complex organization, with death as increasing entropy, and the boundary between life and death may shift with advancements.

What ancient theory suggested that living things were unique due to a special substance or energy?

How did René Descartes view the human body in relation to machines?

What is the significance of ATP in cellular processes?

Explain the concept of entropy and its relation to death.

What advancements in technology and medicine have changed the understanding of death?

Describe the potential future of cryonics and its implications for life and death.

How does the text define life in contrast to death?