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including creationist and intelligent design counterarguments
CGL have become increasingly studied in ecology as it gives an interesting perspective on the behavior of ecosystems. It is often cited as an example of how [[evolution]] can occur in that with a simple rules and random starting positions complex patterns can form. Nonetheless, CGL has failed to provide any evidence of large-scale evolution required for evolutionary theories of the origin of species: while simple patterns like gliders may arise, despite numerous attempts, CGL has failed to produce complex, self-perpetuating behaviors on a large scale.
CGL have become increasingly studied in ecology as it gives an interesting perspective on the behavior of ecosystems. It is often cited as an example of how [[evolution]] can occur in that with a simple rules and random starting positions complex patterns can form. Nonetheless, CGL has failed to provide any evidence of large-scale evolution required for evolutionary theories of the origin of species: while simple patterns like gliders may arise, despite numerous attempts, CGL has failed to produce complex, self-perpetuating behaviors on a large scale.
Additionally, creationists point out that even if the Game of Life ''did'' explain evolution, it still doesn't explain the origin of life. It is taken as a given that the "living" dots appear on-screen. This follows the common (and incorrect) logic of evolutionists. Also, some supporters of [[intelligent design]] claim that Conway's Game of Life does explain the origin and evolution of life, but that this process involved a God. They point out that the life and parameters by which it evolves did not spontaneously emerge, and that they were set by someone, namely Conway himself. Therefore, they conclude, Conway is the "God" of the "universe" that the Game of Life takes place in. Similarly, they argue, God (that is, the God of our universe) created the universe and life, and set the "parameters" for life to evolve.
In mathematics it is cited as an example of [[chaos]].
In mathematics it is cited as an example of [[chaos]].