What if?

What if embodiment is an action rather than a being? My initial reaction to the question was “it’s both.” The reaction came from my gut… it was a feeling, but that’s not the only reason I believe embodiment is both –– or being in action. However, I do think embodiment could be the action of a body without “meat.” After reading chapter nine in “How We Became Post–human,” I think the creators of Artificial Life are proving there can be life that is nothing more than action and information. I also think it’s possible for humans to evolve into this state, and that perhaps this state will become our ultimate condition. But for the time being, it is not our choice.