That nature computes (many, if not all natural processes can be thought of as computational in some respect), and that many computational systems can be thought

That nature computes (many, if not all natural processes can be thought of as computational in some respect), and that many computational systems can be thought of as at least analogs of physical or biological processes. See for example: http://www.uc09.uac.pt/JamesCrutchfield.php http://www.uc09.uac.pt/JamesCrutchfield.php