Show HN: Neural Particle Automata
Neural CAs model self-organizing pattern formation on grids. Now the grid is gone. Each cell is an agentic particle that can move freely in space and change its state.While each particle follows a simple shared rule, many together can grow complex morphologies or form intricate patterns. The resulting particle system as a whole can regenerate from damage and exhibits surprising emergent behavior.Try cutting the lizard and watch it heal itself!
70 points by esychology - 14 comments
Would be fun if selecting a new pattern didn't refresh the image as it is. Although maybe that's a requirement?
https://open.substack.com/pub/defenderofthebasic/p/why-does-...
Also reminds me of Dr Michael Levin's work, which is living rent free in my brain lately