Episode 1/13: Introduction to Abiogenesis // A Course on Abiogenesis by Dr. James Tour

In this introductory episode, Dr. James Tour builds the foundation for this series, defining abiogenesis and describing the characteristics for life, including a discussion on early Earth's conditions and challenges for prebiotic chemistry. After reviewing the four classes of molecules needed for life, Dr. Tour elaborates on the synthesis problems currently facing today's origin of life researchers.

Video Index:
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Reasons & Intent of this Abiogenesis Series
02:34 - Abiogenesis Defined
04:39 - Life's Characteristics
06:40 - Early Earth Conditions
11:01 - Prebiotic Chemistry Defined
12:23 - Four Classes of Molecules and their Building Blocks
14:37 - Car Parts: Assembly, Collection, Degradation
17:30 - The Synthesis Problem
22:54 - Closing Remarks: "Molecules Don't Care About Life" and What's Next

Links in this Series | Addressing Abiogenesis & Common Misconceptions
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[natashuauranga]

My children and I are watching this series and doing some serious learning!🎉
I thank God for Dave. God works all things together for good.
I thank God for this brother, Jim Tour and all the others who helped produce this content

God bless you all and prosper the works of your hands.💞

[DrJamesTour]

Thank you to those who have provided feedback on the background music. Use of elements such as background music is intentional in certain places, for example, during parts an average listener may find monotonous and will stop watching. (YouTube analytics provides us meaningful drop off data on viewers.) Our research shows that background music and other elements keep these viewers engaged. We understand those having scientific prowess who come strictly for the technical content may prefer to not have music or may find it distracting, but we made an intentional decision to prioritize the retention of those viewers who may drop off and stop watching over the preference of those who come for the technical content and will stay and watch regardless.

As to the music volume, we will look into that and can only potentially address that in Episode 3 and beyond. (Episode 2 and prior has already been prepped for YouTube.)

Thanks again for your feedback. Also, understand this series was produced for Dr. Tour pro bono, and the producer hasn't slept in weeks in order to roll out these videos. Your kind words will go a long way!

[yepyepyep]

I remember going through this stuff at the start of my health science degree and just being boggled by how big the gap between organic chemistry and biology/bio chemistry was. I remember the reading the textbooks definition of a cell as the smallest unit of life. So technically any single part of a cell is not alive on it’s own but combined it is considered alive. As soon as I read that I knew we have literally no idea what life is. I’ve spent the rest of my life thinking about it and it still blows my mind

[arulsammymankondar]

Good bless you producer! Whoever you are, wherever you are!!

[KeepingOnTheWatch]

I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for Dave Farina for taking the time to 'poke the bear' and allowing those of us who do believe in a Creator to learn more and enjoy the show with Dr. J. Tour's response.

[jedphillips]

The fact that someone as accomplished as you with all the accolades would make time to do these videos for free is truly a gift. Thank you!

[nicolassbrown]

Watching this second time around now, and learning much more than I did the first time.

[PulsechainX]

Loving this series from one of the world's best scientists! Thanks Dr James Tour!

[matteroffact]

Truly refreshing to have the actual scientific evidence explained instead of explained away to support whats
become an ideology of intentional ignorance .

[lawnmowerman]

My college age children in medical school and clinical psychology study your videos. We have youth groups to our home to watch your videos. You sir, are our hero.

[MutsPub]

I cannot fathom how many hours it is going to take to put this series together.
Thank you Dr. Tour!

[mattprater]

My phd was in enantioselective catalysis (heck reaction with enol ethers with a redox relay). I just found these videos. Excellent analysis so far. Haven't found anything to critique yet; but then again, I've said some of these things for years

[gardenladyjimenez]

Thanks, Dr. Tour! Everyone...if you watch these presentations...come back when finished and watch this Intro again. I happily powered through all 13 episodes, carrying my computer around the house with me as I cooked and cleaned. Now, I am returning to watch again with more intentionality. The INTRO pulls together so many of the different aspects of OOL research explained in all of the episodes, giving greater clarity to me about the significant differences between biology and chemistry. Yes...we can all recite, "chemistry is about chemicals, " but the lines of language and education have become so blurred. It makes us imagine that chemicals can evolve just like the speckled moth. We owe you, Dr. Tour, a great debt of gratitude for all the time and energy you and your team put into these episodes!!!!

[doctortabby]

I appreciate your courtesy to Dave, as well as your invitation for critique with foundation. You sir, are a gentlemen, and are acting like your Master, who also represents [is] the truth; science is the search for truth; what a perfect fit. We need more people like you. God bless you, your family, and your work.

[reallifechangingtruth]

Greetings, this is Pastor Mike. I love this kind of teaching, Dr. Tour. It's not my area of knowledge, but that doesn't matter. Wherever the genuine truth rises, and it glorifies GOD directly or indirectly, I'm on board to try to understand it! I'm slowly learning the varied terminology you use (I'll catch on). This work you're doing to reveal the realities about abiogenesis and the origin of life is, in my opinion, essential to the overall search for truth. GOD's People and people in general need to realize what it takes to go from chemistry to biology! It appears to be very complicated and precise. I have always wondered how the DNA molecule, complete with vast amounts of information, can arise from a mindless, unguided natural process!?! Thank you for all your efforts! Many blessings! From Pastor Mike Benjamins, Jr. of Oregon, USA. 1-23-24 at 2:23 A.M. Oregon Time.

[gofish]

Just ran across this series and eating it up! I appreciate you're keeping all academic while laying it all out there on the line for serious objections to the science presented. I am watching for replies from serious objectors but can only hope they keep it as thorough and factual as you're being. No snippets and hit-and-run attacks...

[esmirhodzic]

May God bless you Mr.Tour and all the good people involved in this endevour to educate the people and bring us all closer to the truth. Eventhough this work might not be all that financially rewarding, i am sure you know that the service to humanity and to the Creator of the heavens and the earth is great.
I am deeply grateful for all the work being provided by Jim and everyone involved and am very excited for the following episodes.
Best regards and much love.

[Kaybee]

Thank you Dr. Tour, this has brought me back from the loneliness of faithlessness. I am a Believer and one of the lost sheep returned to His Shepherd.

[codycushman]

Love the video. I’m a Ph.D. Chemist, but mostly i do analytical these days.

[mrsmilesaway]

Brilliant! Pleasure listening to this brilliant man! Thank you!