Are the chemical elements dead?

Today I had a interesting conversation on a e list, some of which answers some basic questions about bring chemistry to life.

How to view the amphoteric nature of Alumina

Silica – Substance and Process
Dennis Klocek
This article was presented as a lecture at the annual Biodynamic Conference at Sacramento in 1989.
http://dennisklocek.com/articles/silica-substance-and-process