Electronic Resource
Springer
Bulletin of mathematical biology
28 (1966), S. 191-194
ISSN:
1522-9602
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract Rosen (Bull. Math Biophysics. 1959) has argued that a self-reproducing automaton of the type originally described by von Neumann is impossible because of a logical paradox inherent in its definition. The paradox is resolved by explicitly allowing errors (mutations) in the system and thus introducing evolution. There is no paradox in an automaton, originating from a slightly different ancestor through mutation. The von Neumann model thus becomes realistic and useful for a discussion of biological phenomena.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02476993
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