This is an algorithm from the september 1986 issue of Byte Magazine, in an article called Abstract Mathematical Art. It borrows from Tim Conways Game of Life to represent an algorithm by which a series of numerical values can attempt to replicate itself. It is deeply steeped in the philosophy of Caos Theory and Evolution, but I just like it because it is a terrific example for my MOC 2071 and 2073 students, plus it makes cool wallpaper.
2007-10-02 (first published: 2002-06-20)
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