oatom
Oatom is a term used in speculative science and science fiction to denote a hypothetical quantum of organic energy or information. It is not part of established physical theory, and no experimental evidence supports its existence. The concept functions as a narrative or theoretical device to explore interactions between living systems and quantum-scale processes.
Descriptions of oatoms vary. In many fictional treatments, an oatom is a tiny, mobile quanta that can
In speculative discussions, oatoms are used to probe questions about the relationship between biology and physics,
The term’s usage is primarily within fiction, worldbuilding, and speculative discourse as a convenient shorthand for