The analogy between biological self-replication and computational virus behavior commits a category error identified by Dennett: functional similarity does not entail identical risk profiles.

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Category error(as used in logic and philosophy of language): A logical mistake where you apply a rule or concept to something it doesn't actually fit, like using a math formula on a poem.
Dennett: Daniel Dennett is a prominent American philosopher best known for his unconventional ideas about consciousness and the mind. He argues that consciousness isn't some magical or mysterious thing but rather arises from the physical processes of the brain, and he challenges the intuitive feeling that we have a unified "self" watching our experiences like a theater audience. His work is important because he bridges philosophy, science, and everyday thinking, making complex ideas about minds and free will accessible to general audiences.
Entail(In logical reasoning and argumentation): To logically follow or guarantee as a necessary consequence; if something is true, what does it force to also be true?
Risk profile(as it applies to comparing biological viruses and computer viruses)

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