Richard K. Guy

Richard Kenneth Guy (30 September, 1916 - 9 March, 2020) was a British mathematician and the father of Michael Guy. His most significant discovery in Conway's Game of Life is the glider. He also co-wrote Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays with John Conway and Elwyn Berlekamp.

Richard K. Guy
Born 30 September, 1916
Died 9 March, 2020
Residence Unknown
Nationality British
Institutions University of Calgary
Alma mater University of Cambridge

Patterns found by Richard K. Guy

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gollark: I looked into it, and apparently their ToS is vaguely worrying, although to be fair that's... generally the case.
gollark: "oh yes, what a horrible mistake, we accidentally accessed too much data"
gollark: Although it did access steam friends lists without permission.
gollark: I looked into it, and apparently it's not *obviously* doing spying.
gollark: Which means they think they can make a lot of money through it, hence apiohazard.

References
  • "Glider". The Life Lexicon. Stephen Silver. Retrieved on May 21, 2009.
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