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	This is a silly question IMHO.... of course it is possible
	to make a "machine" that can replicate itself....

	Of course it could not make itself infinitely....
	and of course it would need an 'environment' with
	resources.

	The argument that the LIFE simulation is an invalid example
	because it requires a processor is incorrect.  The processor
	is simply the enviroment.

	We know that factories build the goods for other factories.
	We know how to build automated factories (NeXT boards are said to
	never be touched by human hands).

	How "identical" must it be?  If it must be absolutely identical to
	the placement of every atom.... well of course that is not
	possible.  While no two 'things' can be said to be identical
	in the absolute sense, things can be said to be 'replicas' of
	other things.

	-Mike-