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Software Based Evolution
Software simulation of the evolutionary process; the fundamental principle of alife. Beginning in the early information period, software-based evolution enabled "creatures" which are software simulations of biological organisms, in which each cell has its own DNA-like genetic code. Digital organisms and subsophont alifes compete with one another for the limited simulated space and energy resources of their simulated environment. Although many other variations have since been used, darwinian selection remains a potent factor in the evolution and cladization of alife.
 
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Evolutionary BiologyInformation TheorySoftware
 
Development Notes
Text by M. Alan Kazlev
Initially published on 31 December 2001.

 
 
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