Laws of the Game
Perhaps partly inspired by Hermann Hesse’s classic The Glass Bead Game, this remarkable book by Manfrend Eigen and which uses simple games to illustrate concepts from the natural world, such as equilibrium, selection, and growth. In particular, it shows how the interplay of rules and chance can generate the rich complexities in nature — as well as in society. It is a difficult yet delightful book, mingling the playfulness of games with the wonderments of nature.
Image above showing the dissipative patterns of Zhaboutinsky reaction discussed in the book.