Spontaneous Decay of Sequences

Sequences, which are made of sound determinants, have an indefinite lifespan. In other words, the time frame of their accessibility and listenable state is uncertain. Once a sequence is deciphered its "molecular clock" starts ticking. A molecular clock usually applies to genetic material and the rate at which mutations occur within the material. Similarly, the clock applies to sequences through variable degradation rates and onset of inevitable spontaneous decay - the point in time when sequences are no longer viable for listening and copying. Degradation begins immediately following deciphering. Spontaneous decay occurs at any point during degradation and does not necessitate a particular percentage of degradation to commence. The commencement of spontaneous decay virtually immediately destroys the sequence's viability.

Each sequence has a different time frame of viability after deciphering has occurred, meaning degradation rates for each sequence vary. Sequence type seemingly plays a role in degradation rates and spontaneous decay. Complementary sequences have exhibited the quickest rates of degradation, with some spontaneous decay occurring just days after deciphering. Since the phenomenon of this decay has been recognized, efforts have been made to predict how long each sequence will be viable after deciphering. Additionally, copying a sequence has been made possible, but only if interest exists for the input/sequence. If interest exists for an input and its sequence(s), then it is imperative to quickly acquire the copies of the sequence(s) or the sequence's sound determinants - for they may never be retrievable again once spontaneous decay commences.