Tuesday, May 01, 2018

The Game of LIFE

John Conway's 1970 coding masterpiece mimics life's basic processes in an utterly simple yet strikingly lifelike way. 

Conway's Game of Life quickly became a sensation, inspiring a cult following among mathematicians and programmers. 

Seed shapes are born, live, reproduce, and die. In the process, fascinating animated patterns and "social" interactions occur on the computer screen. Beginning with a seed created by the user, a mesmerizing drama unfolds. Sometimes these living worlds expire in a moments, seconds, or minutes; others continue for eternity.

Research into Conway's game is ongoing and extensive. Could life itself be this simple? Why not?

Create virtual life! Experiment with The Game of Life here. FAQ here. Stanford discussion here. LifeWiki:About here.

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