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Edge Of Chaos
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Interesting things happen at the boundary between
order and chaos, where the qualities of both states
are evident. There is enough order to retain
information, and enough chaos to provide variety. Many
complex dynamic systems, including life itself, seem
to naturally evolve towards this "edge of chaos",
where adaptation, problem solving, and evolution by
mutation and selection are all exhibited. A good way
to explore this interesting phenomenon is to study a
famous cellular automaton called "Conway's Game of
Life" which inhabits the edge of chaos region. The
Game of Life is famous for demonstrating "emergent
complexity" - how elaborate patterns and behaviors can
emerge from very simple rules. This screensaver allows
you to understand and explore the edge of chaos
through the Game of Life.
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