Watch Life – A compact "analog" watch in Conway's Game of Life

In plain words

Watch Life is a digital tool that displays time using Conway's Game of Life, the classic cellular automaton simulation. Instead of traditional numbers or hands, it shows the current time through evolving patterns on a grid. The project is designed for enthusiasts of mathematical simulations, programmers, and anyone interested in combining timekeeping with algorithmic art. The source code is available on GitHub for users who want to explore or modify how the simulation works.

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