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Ep. 317 - Cellular Automata and Artificial Life

The Local Maximum with Max Sklar

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Exploring Conway's Game of Life: A Zero-Player System

This chapter delves into Conway's Game of Life, a fascinating zero-player game that evolves from an initial grid of cells. It discusses the game's setup, the allure of its nostalgic visual aesthetic, and the deterministic nature of its iterative process.

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