[eu-gene] Generative or not? cubo23

[Jim Andrews]

> > i once read a well-regarded critic of literary software art
> say, mistakenly,
> > that no machine could change its own code.
>
> I think it depends on exactly how he said it.  Machines can change
> their own code, but they can't truly program themselves, that requires
> intent.  This goes along well with what Alex said about computers not
> yet being truly interactive...

there is nothing theoretical that prevents machines from programming
themselves.

ja