Wolfram's Classifications

Wolfram's Classification divides cellular automata into four types based on their behavior over time. Type 1 quickly stabilizes into a uniform state. Type 2 produces repeating or oscillating patterns, remaining relatively simple. Type 3 generates completely random, chaotic patterns with no clear order. Type 4 exhibits complex structures that can persist and evolve in unpredictable ways, often resembling natural phenomena. This classification helps understand how simple rules can lead to diverse behaviors, from order to chaos, illustrating complexity in systems that follow straightforward principles.