Structure Determines Function: The Universal Principle Behind Chips and Biology

The article reveals that across TSMC's manufacturing, DNA computing, molecular chemistry, and cellular biology, a single principle emerges: conformation (shape/structure) determines function, not scale or recipe. This challenges industry debates about manufacturing scale and organizational growth by identifying the real variable they're missing. Understanding this principle could transform how we design systems—from semiconductor fabs to synthetic biology—by prioritizing structural organization over raw capability.