With respect to the result, this example may be arithmetically viewed as modulo 2 binary addition, and as logically equivalent to the exclusive-or (exclusive disjunction) binary logic operation.
It demonstrated the limits on the sorts of functions that single-layered perceptrons can calculate, showing that even simple functions like the exclusive disjunction could not be handled properly.
That is why adherents of every religion which proclaims a strict exclusive disjunction between believers and unbelievers consider it a religious duty to preach and convert non-adherents.
