Thursday, 16 April 2020

Mathematician John Horton Conway, a ‘magical genius’ known for inventing the ‘Game of Life,’ dies at age 82

quote [ John Horton Conway, a legendary mathematician who stood out for his love of games and for bringing mathematics to the masses, died on April 11 at age 82. ]

One of the earliest games I played on the internet.

https://bitstorm.org/gameoflife/
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[by XregnaR@3:44pmGMT]

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Bruceski said @ 7:35pm GMT on 16th Apr
I got to meet him once, he was supposed to be teaching at our math camp all week but something came up and he could only swing by for a day. Still, it was enough to see he was exactly the character he appears to be. Fascinating guy.
Jack Blue said @ 12:39pm GMT on 17th Apr
If Ian McShane does not play this guy in the movie, it'll be a crime.
mechanical contrivance said @ 2:38pm GMT on 17th Apr
That guy is frightening looking. Billy Connolly would be better.

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