Algorithms as Living Forms: Rethinking Coexistence in a World of Code
by Dr. Adrian Leonard Mociulschi
On a normal morning, you start the car. Your phone, synced with the vehicle’s system, suggests a calm track — maybe something with guitar, or even Space Oddity by David Bowie. Another app plans your route through the city, while a third reads your latest message aloud.
This isn’t science fiction. It’s everyday life. Algorithms are no longer in the background — they shape the rhythm of our routines.
Biological Thinking in a Digital Age
What is an algorithm? It’s a simple question with far-reaching implications. At its core, an algorithm is a sequence of steps designed to produce a specific result. Algorithms sort data, recognize faces, generate text, and create audiovisual content.
Upon closer inspection, one might notice that the human body also operates algorithmically: digestion, breathing, and thin...