Conway's Game of Life

This isn't about the board game with the spinner but rather something we consider to be much cooler! Devised in 1970, John Conway's Game of Life is an example of a cellular automaton, a discrete dynamical mathematical system. Despite its simple definition, it gives rise to patterns and objects that have very complex, even computer-like behavior. Keep reading to learn more about how the Game of Life works and what's been discovered about it! You can also dive right in with this free online resource here!

A large pattern in the Game of Life, known as a 'breeder,' the first discovered to exhibit quadratic growth. Colors for emphasis. Source.