What is life, and what kinds of systems count as alive?
Axis: broad functional definition (anything that sustains itself, incl. non-biological) ... narrow biological checklist
John
| date | change | position | video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-15 | tension | John disputes Hank's claim that Data doesn't reproduce: the android had a daughter, so Hank got his Star Trek facts wrong. | Question Tuesday! Paula Deen Riding Me (and critical reading) 00:00:02 |
Hank
| date | change | position | video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-14 | new | Hank defines life functionally — what wants, or what lowers its own entropy using energy — and ventures a cautious yes that Google is alive. | Google Is Alive! 00:03:08 |