Overview

L-systems are another example of a simple idea in theory that can be leveraged for large amounts of emergent complexity. Today we’ll be focusing on a specific example use of them in a system called Geb.

AI Policy

As a reminder, you are not allowed to use genAI to summarize or produce your reading check responses. These checks are for you to engage with the material and start thinking about things before class. It’s okay if you don’t understand everything ahead of time!

Basic Learning Objectives

Before class, you should be able to:

  • Explain the high-level goals and idea of Geb
  • Explain how L-systems are used in Geb

Advanced Learning Objectives

After class, you should be able to:

  • Explain the specifics of how Geb works

Reading

Read the following:

Checks

Submit answers to the following on Moodle:

  • What scientific questions/goals was Geb created to address?
  • What dynamics of life are L-systems capturing in Geb and how do they do it?