[stephc_int13]

Imagine a microscopic, fully autonomous and self-replicating Roomba that is also able to adapts at the individual and population levels.

We're still quite far from replicating this kind of tech.

[agumonkey]

yes evolution/nature .. life .. did a lot with very few long ago, any insect is a technological marvel if you look at it right

[CyberEldrich]

> Imagine a microscopic, fully autonomous and self-replicating Roomba that is also able to adapts at the individual and population levels.

Well, if the Roomba could exchange genetic information with the surrounding population and adapting to a changing environment would give the appearance of intelligence and design.