Plot equations and evolve them with Conway's Game of Life

Name: Plot equations and evolve them with Conway's Game of Life
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Author: atum47

by atum47·Jul 11, 2026·1 point·0 comments

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AI Analysis

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Plot sin(x) curves as Game of Life seeds and watch equations evolve into emergent patterns.

Strengths

•Using explicit functions as Life starting states is a genuinely novel approach to visualization.
•Layering multiple equations with semicolon syntax enables complex initial conditions easily.
•Immediate visual feedback between mathematical input and cellular automata output is pedagogically strong.

Weaknesses

•No export or sharing mechanism limits its usefulness for education or collaboration.
•Limited to 2D explicit functions when parametric or implicit equations would expand possibilities.

Post Description

Hi everyone, I made a small experiment where you can use mathematical equations as Conway’s Game of Life starting state.

Enter one or more explicit functions such as `y=sin(x); x=sin(y)` and the app plot the curves on the grid.

Press Play to evolve that plotted shape using Life’s rules. You can layer equations (by plotting them one at a time or by using `;` ), clear the canvas, and toggle axes.