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.


"Computer Viruses: A Form of Artificial Life?" (invited contribution); Artificial Life II, Studies in the Sciences of Complexity, vol. XII, eds. D. Farmer, C. Langton, S. Rasmussen, and C. Taylor; Addison-Wesley; pp. 727–747; 1991.

Gene Spafford Quotes

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...

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...

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...

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...