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Tonight's interesting discussion with be that of drawing a parallel between nature and computers. In this discussion, let's point out many interesting things which exist, perhaps in different forms, in both nature and computers.
To start, I would point out the issue of viruses.
What is a virus in nature? It is an organism which infects a host, uses the host's cells to reproduce and spread, in turn infecting other hosts which it comes in contact with. A computer virus is very much the same. It infects a host computer, sometimes destroys files, and often reproduces and infects other computers via email or local computer networks.
Why do viruses exist in nature? They control population by killing the weakest members of a society, or sometimes the unfortunate. Generally the old, disabled, or some other way weak animals are hit hardest by a virus, while the strong may have better resistance.
Why do viruses exist in computers? They control population by infecting (and sometimes destroying the computer of) the most ignorant or uninformed users. Generally those who are not very knowledgable in computers or the internet are hit the most by viruses, as they are not bright enough to listen to the rest of us. The more knowledgable users are more resistant to infection.
How are viruses controlled in nature? Through medicine and medical advancements, humans at least have been able to reduce infection and increase resistance to viruses.
How are viruses controlled in computers? Through the use of Anti-virus tools, which function in much the same capacity as medical technology does in nature.
How do viruses evolve in nature? They mutate to become more resistant to our efforts to resist them. They adapt and force us to improve medical techology constantly.
How do viruses evolve in computers? They "mutate" to become more resistant to Anti-virus tools. Each new generation finds a new method by which to damage a host. This forces us to develop new countermeasures constantly.
So there is the initial topic. Feel free to expand upon it or raise new points. Thanks for tuning in and stay here for more Late Night Interesting Discussion.
Tonight's interesting discussion with be that of drawing a parallel between nature and computers. In this discussion, let's point out many interesting things which exist, perhaps in different forms, in both nature and computers.
To start, I would point out the issue of viruses.
What is a virus in nature? It is an organism which infects a host, uses the host's cells to reproduce and spread, in turn infecting other hosts which it comes in contact with. A computer virus is very much the same. It infects a host computer, sometimes destroys files, and often reproduces and infects other computers via email or local computer networks.
Why do viruses exist in nature? They control population by killing the weakest members of a society, or sometimes the unfortunate. Generally the old, disabled, or some other way weak animals are hit hardest by a virus, while the strong may have better resistance.
Why do viruses exist in computers? They control population by infecting (and sometimes destroying the computer of) the most ignorant or uninformed users. Generally those who are not very knowledgable in computers or the internet are hit the most by viruses, as they are not bright enough to listen to the rest of us. The more knowledgable users are more resistant to infection.
How are viruses controlled in nature? Through medicine and medical advancements, humans at least have been able to reduce infection and increase resistance to viruses.
How are viruses controlled in computers? Through the use of Anti-virus tools, which function in much the same capacity as medical technology does in nature.
How do viruses evolve in nature? They mutate to become more resistant to our efforts to resist them. They adapt and force us to improve medical techology constantly.
How do viruses evolve in computers? They "mutate" to become more resistant to Anti-virus tools. Each new generation finds a new method by which to damage a host. This forces us to develop new countermeasures constantly.
So there is the initial topic. Feel free to expand upon it or raise new points. Thanks for tuning in and stay here for more Late Night Interesting Discussion.
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