Quote by Gene Spafford

Our examination of computer viruses leads us to the conclusion that they are very close to what we might define as artificial life. Rather than representing a scientific achievement, this probably represents a flaw in our definition.

Our examination of computer viruses leads us to the conclusi

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This quote suggests that computer viruses, upon examination, bear striking similarities to what can be considered as artificial life forms. It implies that viewing computer viruses as a scientific accomplishment might be incorrect, indicating a possible flaw in the existing definition of life. The quote encourages a reevaluation of the concept of life and highlights the need to reconsider how we perceive and categorize these artificial entities.

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