What is meant by "machine"

"The machine" as the whole conglomerate of connected devices, Theseus' ship, if one device falls the network remains

Evolutionary divergence/dead ends, machines that did not interface with the network

human/machine symbiosis or parasitism

the point between "tool" and "life"

following code, is biological thought more than organic matter transmitting signals?

machine genetics as memes in the shape of brands, design, etc.

evolutionary pressures: smaller, faster, more memory, more convenient

biolife is also made out of non-living material and began from non-living material

do humans as a species consciously choose machine progress or is it a meme-ball rolling down hill?