Order Hidden in Chaos
It is easy to predict a few next steps.
But extremely hard to predict patterns down the line.
Langton's Ant
An agent follows simple rules, creating complex highways from random noise.
Cellular Automata
Neighbors determine survival. Complex life emerges from empty space.
The Rules Are Simple
Every cell follows two rules:
- Survival: A living cell with 2-3 neighbors survives; otherwise it dies.
- Birth: An empty cell with exactly 3 neighbors becomes alive.
That's it. From these two rules, infinite complexity emerges.
Ant Lab
Click cells to paint. Step forward and watch the ant decide.
Life Lab
Toggle cells to seed life. Step forward and watch the rules play out.