On the Origin of Circuits


	On the Origin of Circuits

Djiezes

7-14-2007 11:10 AM

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evolution, hardware, ai, electronics, adaptation, biology, science

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7-15-2007 5:23 AM

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Amazing. A significant breakthrough.

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