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MENTAL MODEL · M0908

Panspermia

Panspermia
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A hypothesis that the seeds of life (microorganisms, DNA) are distributed throughout the universe, transmitted via celestial bodies such as meteorites and comets, and that life on Earth may have originated from 'seeding' from outer space.

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Expanding the boundaries of thinking. It provides a non-geocentric perspective on the origin of life, reminding us to consider the possibility of 'external input' and 'cross-domain transmission' when thinking about problems (such as innovation, cultural origins), rather than being limited to internal self-generation.

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Certain microorganisms possess extremely strong radiation resistance and resistance to extreme environments, theoretically allowing them to attach to meteorites and migrate between planets. If life can survive across celestial bodies, then life on Earth may not have originated locally but is a product of cosmic transmission.

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