Vivopotentiaali
Vivopotentiaali is a theoretical concept used in biology and philosophy to denote the potential of a system to exhibit life-like properties. In this sense, it encompasses the capacity for self-maintenance, growth, replication, and adaptive response under suitable environmental conditions. The term is primarily used in Finnish-language discussions and speculative literature on the origins and engineering of life.
Origin and etymology: The term is formed from Finnish potentiaali meaning potential, with an intention to evoke
Theoretical framework: Vivopotentiaali is not a single quantified parameter; rather it denotes an emergent property of
Applications and examples: In origin-of-life research, scientists discuss stages where autocatalytic sets and compartmentalization raise vivopotentiaali,
Critique and limitations: As a loosely defined concept, vivopotentiaali lacks standard measurement and can blur distinctions