One thing that particular piques my interest is the diversity of possible automata, not just forms in any particular one, but diversity of rule sets as well.
What do you think is special about the GOL rule set compared to other life-like rules?
Do you think it was a historical accident this particular rule set became so famous, or not?
Are there alternatives you are also interested in?
I thought it was because apes fight by grabbing and tearing, so with that evolutionary pressure applied you basically end up with the minimum effective protrusion.
Also, this is why I plan to avoid fighting apes or at least try to wear some good pants if I do.
One thing that particular piques my interest is the diversity of possible automata, not just forms in any particular one, but diversity of rule sets as well.
What do you think is special about the GOL rule set compared to other life-like rules?
Do you think it was a historical accident this particular rule set became so famous, or not?
Are there alternatives you are also interested in?