"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."

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Source : "Computer Viruses: A Form of Artificial Life?". Artificial Life II, Studies in the Sciences of Complexity, Volume XII, edited by D. Farmer, C. Langton, S. Rasmussen, and C. Taylor, 1991.

Gene Spafford

#Achievement Quotes #Examination Quotes #Definitions Quotes

“The greater the hold of government upon the life of the individual citizen, the greater the risk of war.”

Source : John Hospers (1971). “Libertarianism: a political philosophy for tomorrow”
“What I have done is worthy of nothing but silence and forgetfulness, but what God has done for me is worthy of everlasting and thankful memory.”

Source : Joseph Hall (1837). “Works: With Some Account of His Life and Sufferings”, p.11
“I'd love to do some bedtime stories for kids or that kind of thing. But with the demands of the shooting schedule and balancing the demands of being a single mother, it's a wonder you can squeeze in anything.”

Source : "Roma Downey: No voice of an angel" by Donna Freydkin, www.cnn.com. October 15, 1999.
“If there is a God, he or she or it or whatever higher power there is is behind us so long as we're using our music in an inspirational way. I'm here for a reason, and I was given a talent, so I'll continue to try to use it.”

Source : "Who's your homeboy? To devotees of The Used, Bert McCracken is a higher power". Home News Tribune, p. E4, November 5, 2004.
“I don't want to be seen only as a boxer who is gay. I want to be a boxer who is professional, who pursues his goals and realizes his dreams. And my biggest dream is the world championship belt.”

Source : Source: www.spiegel.de
“I am just trying to die on the stage just as simple as that. I just like going in man. Just give it my all and enjoy it.”

Source : Source: www.rapireland.com
“Americans are so spoiled. They think you always have to have a car, whereas I got away on my own two feet.”

Source : "Personal Quotes/ Biography". www.imdb.com.
“As a director, I like trying to unlock the subtext of the scene and try to put the camera in a place that helps that.”

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