Quote:
Originally Posted by Cantando  That's an interesting definition but isn't the element of consciousness missing, since the definition could possibly be applied to advanced robotics, self-repairing computer programs, or even a window that is cleaned by the rain falling on it? |
Certainly. All life is not sentient. After all, simple moss and bacteria are alive. Silicon and steel are just as valid materials for life as carbon.
It should also be noted that my definition is the most utterly essential of life I could form. It does not include the capacity to evolve -that's an additional feature.
And I don't see your window taking in energy to maintain it's own form.