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From: mlc@iberia.cca.rockwell.com (Michael Cook)
Subject: Book: Conway's "Life" as a computer
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Date: Thu, 6 Oct 1994 15:26:29 GMT


I'm looking for the title and author of a book I read a few years ago
that explained the development of Conway's game of "Life" into its use
as a computer (possibly a Turing machine).

The book's subject was not just limited to this, however.

The book referenced work by Conway, Schroppel (?), and other "Life"
researchers.

I thought the book was by William Poundstone, and/or had the word
"Universe" in the title.  I haven't been able to find the book (again)
through the library card catalog, or by examining library shelves
where I thought the book might be.

It was an interesting book to read, and I'd like to see it again.

Thanks for tips and hints.

Michael Cook
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