= History of artificial life
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The history of artificial life (ALife) encompasses a multidisciplinary field that studies life processes through the synthesis and simulation of living systems in artificial environments. It covers several areas including biology, computer science, robotics, and philosophy. Here's a brief overview of its development: \#\#\# Early Concepts and Foundations - **1920s-1950s**: Early thoughts on artificial life can be traced back to ideas in literature and philosophy about the nature of life.
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