Von Neumann Universal Constructor
I would be interested in the simplest form of self-replication, that is, the simplest automata machine, and the simplest initial set of states...<p>Interestingly, Phi spirals -- seem to construct themselves in nature at many different scales, and without (apparently) running inside of an automata machine of any sort...<p>I nominate Phi spirals as universal (sans apparent automata machine) constructors...<p>If someone could explain what type of automata machine Phi spirals are running in, and what this automata machine&#x27;s rules are, then I think that would go a long way to understanding the universe, but at this point in time, I cannot determine a universal automata machine, nor its rules...<p>I only know that Phi spirals are automatically formed by nature, at a variety of scales, and in a variety of mediums...