Orchid XP v8 wrote:
> Chapter 8, "Implications for everyday systems", section title "Fluid 
> Flow", page 376 in my hardback copy.

Thank you!

> All this from just individual particles interacting in a very 
> physically-incorrect manner. (OTOH, you have to average absurd numbers 
> of particles to get this, so it's very ineffient stuff!)

BTW, if you liked Wolfram's thing and you like science fiction, check 
out "Permutation City" by Greg Egan. A very fun geeky read.

> It makes some valid points... it's just not very interesting to read.

I found it pretty interesting, but repetitive. I also really like CAs.

>> I trust you've read Godel-Escher-Bach?
> Never heard of it.

http://www.amazon.com/Godel-Escher-Bach-Eternal-Golden/dp/0465026567

Wow.  I'm not sure why it came up in the conversation, but it's a 
must-read for anyone who enjoys computers and waded thru Wolfram's stuff.

-- 
Darren New / San Diego, CA, USA (PST)

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