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Interesting.

Is this intended as a way to implement the UX for GDPR cookies / tracking opt-in / opt-out screen. If so, it's brilliant.

"Configure this game of life to be 13 transitions before a state that spells 'Opt out' in block letters to opt out of cookie collection."

Plot twist: the 'Opt out' is only 12 transitions away from a Garden of Eden configuration, making it force opt in