Ever since Varela and Maturana proposed the concept of autopoiesis as the minimal requirement for life. there has been a focus on cellular systems that erect topological boundaries to separate themselves from their surrounding environment. Here. we reconsider whether the existence of such a spatial boundary is strictly necessary for self-producing entities. https://www.kaliboat.com/product-category/food-servicecommercial-kitchen-equipmentfood-preparation-equipmentother-commercial-food-prep-industrialrestaurant-business-8/