Von Neumann's Universal Constructor as a Metaphor for Inefficient Organizations

The Universal Constructor , invented by John Von Neumann, is a fascinating cellular-automata machine that can self-replicate and evolve over time. It does this via a very clever instruction-copying system, that mirrors how DNA works in biological life. Here's a diagram of the basic components of the machine: A quick rundown of components: A: The constructor. This can create new structures as…