I'm also curious. The bible says life begins after birth, when God breathes life into the lungs. This is stated multiple times. You are not alive until you take your first breath.

Grew up poor in Michigan and damn you just hit me right in the childhood. :P Also cut up hotdogs in mac n cheese.

Last week I listened to Earthcore and am now in the last few hours of the sequel, Mt Fitz Roy by Scott Sigler. It's been a hell of a ride so far, strongly recommend it. Will definitely be looking for more by this author next.