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Watson said cognition came before natural selection as the origin of life

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Watson said cognition came before natural selection in the origin of life.

Evidence

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none found—Hypothesis; the primordial chemical-network scenario is untested.

Sources

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Cognition before selection (Watson, Giant's Shoulder)asserts

Ties

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Levin - minds everywhere (Lex Fridman 486)companion interview; Levin cites Watson's 'mutual vulnerable knowing'2025Documented · saidyoutube.com

Claim

Watson said cognition came before natural selection in the origin of life.