Been reading: "Simulations, Realizations, and Theories of Life" by Howard Pattee (1988) and it has such interesting parallels to discussions about artificial consciousness... www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Simula... cc @anilseth.bsky.social

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Edison NJ mayor Sam Joshi, who is just 37, is subdividing the lot where his house is into three new lots. He will use one of the lots for a new house for his family and sell the others. Neighbors are furious, but I actually think it's pretty great? www.nj.com/middlesex/20...

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So wonderful and moving that @alifeconf.bsky.social bestowed the lifetime achievement award to Howard Pattee, whose contributions to understanding life's complexity are profound and remain relevant.

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#ALIFE2026 award ceremony -- Binghamton University's Systems Science members also receive multiple awards!! We are particularly glad to see the late Howard Pattee and his work recognized by the ALife community

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We share very sad news that a forefather of the current SSIE School, Dr. Howard Pattee, has passed. All are welcome to join Dr. Howard H. Pattee’s Centennial at the upcoming #CCS2026 to reflect as we fondly remember his many positive impacts. #BingPride https://bit.ly/4xOOvyL

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