Are We Active Matter?

The very first thing that we learn in biology is about the Cell. So what is Cell?

Here is the definition that is given in Wikipedia. "The cell (from Latin cella, meaning "small room"^[1]) is the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms"

Now, the next question that comes in our mind is what makes it?

The cell consists of cytoplasm and comprises several subcellular organelles such as mitochondria, Golgi body, vacuoles and many more.

Now next, what makes cytoplasm or these organelles?

Well, again the answer is known. They are made of biological molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids (Wikipedia).

We can further move on and ask, what biological molecules comprise of? Again here is the answer from web source - the biological molecules comprise several elements mostly carbon and its derivative.

Like this, we can go on and we will certainly reach the atom and then down to the elementary particles.

The point that I want to make is that at a cellular or subcellular level they behave like an active entity i.e. they are mobile and can continuously dissipate energy. The consequence is visible in the form of cell division or cytoplasm streaming and many more.

The way we define the dynamics of such a system also changes, we have to include the term that incorporates activity. Then comes the Physics of Active matter. I present below the chart of the hierarchy of active elements that constitute the living organisms. Next, I leave on the reader to decide.

PS: I am a layman in the field of Active Matter. So if you discover any error or mistake then please feel free to comment.

Concept of K-I-H-L

The pursuit of excellence is often attributed to a combination of four factors: Knowledge, Intelligence, Hard Work, and Luck. However, attaining all four may not be entirely feasible, particularly given that Intelligence and Luck are beyond our control. Despite this, I firmly believe that Hard Work, a factor entirely within our purview, serves as a cornerstone for success. Furthermore, a diligent effort has the dual capacity to not only propel one's work ethic but also to actively contribute to the accumulation and enhancement of Knowledge. While certain factors may remain elusive, the steadfast commitment to hard work can empower individuals to navigate and shape their paths to excellence.

Way to Move Forward

While climbing Mt. Takao in Tokyo, Japan. A midst this life journey, an important and critical philosophical aspect that continuously haunts my mind is, "understanding oneself". This self-awareness can potentially provides the necessary vision to progress, navigate amid obstacles, and move freely. Further, there is another important concept that comes in; "Ignore and explore". By this, I mean ignoring what we feel is unimportant and exploring the uncharted aspects of life. However, there is often a situation where we can't do anything except wait and wait until external events unfold and show us a path to move. O ften resulting in a state of hallucination where we can get lost in a cycle of thoughts, finally forcing us to embark on something completely new. Therefore, initiating new endeavours in life and accepting the changes should be ubiquitous activities. Besides, it's also important to note that many aspects of life lack quantifiable ...

Experience: A valuable possession

View of Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto, Japan For much of our life, we pay significant efforts in excelling in our careers, building relationships, making good friends, having good teachers, being good students and make good relations. I believe having all of them is a great blessing, but unfortunately, all of us are not so lucky or well-deserved to have them all. Working for them has always been difficult for everyone; sometimes, we may give up. But, whether we succeed or fail, we keep accumulating an important thing during our journey, it is called an "experience". For every individual, it is different, and mine is unique too. As I grew old, I discovered that "experience" is my most valuable possession . It may be filled with happiness, sadness, struggle, or whate...

hisay lama

Search This Blog