The simple question of whether or not viruses are alive, has defied a simple answer because it raises the fundamental issue: What defines life?

what are viruses really? are they a life form? in what way do they seem alive

Explanation:

the most logical answer would be a

emerging idea only occurs as a raw idea that could appear out of nowhere. meanwhile, to reach scientific consensus , that idea must be structured and tested over and over again through various experiments. the scientific consensus transforms the raw idea into idea that is more reliable through the process of scientific elimination.