Beginner Cellular Automaton Books?

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For absolute beginners interested in Cellular Automata, "A New Kind of Science" by Stephen Wolfram is a recommended starting point. The discussion highlights various resources, including the Cellular Automata Repository and The Life Wiki, which provide additional insights and articles. Participants express the intimidation of navigating numerous sources without prior training, emphasizing the need for beginner-friendly materials. The consensus is to begin with foundational texts and gradually explore more complex topics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of Trigonometry
  • Familiarity with the concept of Cellular Automata
  • Access to online resources such as The Life Wiki
  • Ability to navigate academic and popular science literature
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "A New Kind of Science" by Stephen Wolfram
  • Explore the Cellular Automata Repository for additional books and articles
  • Visit The Life Wiki for comprehensive information on Cellular Automata
  • Engage with online forums like Reddit for community insights and recommendations
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This discussion is beneficial for beginners in computational theory, educators seeking teaching materials, and hobbyists interested in exploring the fundamentals of Cellular Automata.

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Does anyone know of any Cellular Automaton books or articles for the absolute beginner, assuming they only know Trigonometry? I've built a http://ozramos.com/blog/first-try-terrajs but they're completely naive.

I have a week off before school starts and would love to spend it learning this stuff. Here are the sources I know about:
  1. A New Kind of Science
  2. http://uncomp.uwe.ac.uk/genaro/Cellular_Automata_Repository/Books.html, but it doesn't really help me with choosing one
  3. The Life Wiki
  4. Reddit
There's a lot of sources out there, but for someone with absolutely no training, it's a little intimidating!
 
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Perhaps something here might interest you.
http://www.dmoz.org/Computers/Artificial_Life/Cellular_Automata/
 
Thanks I've added it to my list. I think I'm just going to start with A New Kind of Science and branch out from there. Thanks again!
 

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