Život

In computer science, „Život“ refers to „Conway’s Game of Life,“ a cellular automaton devised by mathematician John Horton Conway. It consists of a grid of cells, each of which can be in one of two states: alive or dead. The evolution of the grid is determined by a set of simple rules based on the states of neighboring cells. Over discrete time steps, the grid updates according to these rules:

1. Any live cell with fewer than two live neighbors dies (underpopulation).
2. Any live cell with two or three live neighbors lives on to the next generation.
3. Any live cell with more than three live neighbors dies (overpopulation).
4. Any dead cell with exactly three live neighbors becomes a live cell (reproduction).

The Game of Life is known for its ability to model complex behaviors and patterns from simple initial states, illustrating principles of emergence and self-organization. It serves as a classic example in theoretical computer science, demonstrating concepts such as Turing completeness and computational universality. The game has intrigued mathematicians and scientists, leading to research in various fields, including biology, physics, and complex systems.