VNCA

In a world of cells, so small and neat, Von Neumann's automata take a seat. Inspired by Ulam, his dear friend, They sought to understand, to comprehend. With logic and insight, they did explore, Machine self-replication, they did adore. A universal constructor, their grand plan, To unravel the mysteries, hand in hand. Nobili came along, with a clever twist, To von Neumann's automaton, he added a list. Confluent cells could cross signals, you see, And store information, how clever, how free! With three extra states, a total of thirty-two, Nobili's creation, something brand new. A world of possibilities, waiting to be found, In this augmented automaton, so renowned. But wait, there's more, another variation, Hutton's automaton, a delightful creation. A loop of data, like Langton's loops, Could replicate itself, in magical groups. In this world of cells, where wonders unfold, Hutton's automaton, a story to be told. With loops and patterns, swirling around, A symphony of replication, so profound. So let us marvel at these automata grand, In the realm of cells, where they expand. From von Neumann to Nobili and Hutton too, A world of possibilities, for me and you. Random page: JW Jones Band