Does John Conway hate his Game of Life?

Why it was recommended

Conway has said GOL is not something he is particularly pleased got as famous as it did.

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What it covers

John Conway talks in a short Numberphile interview about his mixed feelings toward the Game of Life, his most famous invention. He says he is not especially pleased that it. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Numberphile

Length

6 min 54 sec

Year

2014

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