The origin of life is arguably one of the greatest open problems in science and, as such, has gained a lot of traction as a formidable yet promising area of research. The motivation behind this surge in popularity is driven by recent technological advancements and new laboratory techniques that are allowing scientists to explore the intricate molecular processes and diverse environments proposed to be involved in life's emergence. In addition, progress in space exploration has presented the opportunity to investigate the possibility of life beyond Earth, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the conditions that might influence the emergence of life. Despite recent advances in framing the question of life's origins and the rapid progress in understanding the nature of prebiotic chemistry, it is difficult to assess whether we are any closer to answering the fundamental question of how life can emerge from non-living matter. The question of how life began now demands a broader interdisciplinary perspective, making the lack of cohesion between disciplines a major barrier to advancing research within this field. Given the dearth of data and inherent uncertainties that presently inundate this work, new and old ideas, from a variety of different fields, should be considered with epistemic humility, an awareness of the limits of our knowledge. Adopting this stance will pave the way for exploring new, solvable, questions and avenues of inquiry.