Bitcoin-like Systems As Foundation For Artificial Life?

[miscreanity]

The Bitcoin network builds the groundwork for the computer equivalent of a self-regulating cellular membrane with neuronal features, particularly behavior akin to an action potential. It's ability to autonomously self-regulate is probably the single most important aspect. This structure could possibly enable some radical capabilities beyond acting as a monetary or political system.

Ideas, perspectives?

[eastendtech]

I do think we could see a very complex system formed using all of that computational power. Sort-of like the idea from a New Kind of Science where a lot of simple components and rules produce complex life-like behavior. Also as a side note, the Singularity Institute of Artificial Intelligence is accepting donations in Bitcoin

[static]

i'm waiting for the post that says, "BitCoin discovers God!"

[hamdi]

stop playing god and start making money

[Gabi]

Money IS god!

[bitplane]

Who is your Money now?

[miscreanity]

Who is your Money now?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unZI3MVIZ4o

[hashmaker]

Money IS god!

If money is also evil, does that mean bitcoin is the byproduct of Satan?

Westboro Baptist Church says "Yes!"