I have a sense that what you’re calling “relations” might not be entirely different from what I’m pointing to — even if the framing is different.

Not necessarily the same concept, but perhaps pointing toward something closely related.

In particular, when you describe life in terms of relational structures, I wonder if those relations could be understood not just as interactions within a system, but as something more like intersections of subjectivity.

And if we take that seriously, it might even open up a different way to think about the origin of life itself.

Instead of starting purely from relational processes, perhaps what we call “life” begins at the point where a more fundamental subjectivity and a relationally-formed subjectivity come into contact.

Not as a fixed claim, but as a possible way to reframe the question.

I’d be really interested to hear how that resonates with your perspective.

If you’re interested, I could share a paper that develops a perspective along these lines.

I’d be very curious to hear your honest thoughts on it.