Particles Epidemic (2009-Oct-16 0:22 EDT)

The way that a contagious disease spreads is often hard to understand. This project simulates such a disease.

Science

North America

by <> (2010-Sep-03 7:42 EDT)
Nice simulation of the spread of infection.

by <> (2010-Sep-03 7:42 EDT)
Another classic that allows people to really see a concept they might otherwise not be able to see. This project is depicted in a conversation between Alan Kay and Quincy Jones in the Squeakers movie: http://squeakland.org/resources/audioVisual/movie.jsp?id=30

by <> (2010-Sep-03 7:42 EDT)
Very impressive how fast the contamination is spread. An easy example of the use of Kedama. A very powerfull tool for simulations.

by <> (2010-Sep-03 7:42 EDT)
This is a great simulation. I didn't quite understand which variables to change. The simulation seemed to run the same with different starting points. (Probably my misunderstanding.)

by <> (2010-Sep-03 7:42 EDT)
The variable to change is 1000 in "villager's turtle count < 1000".

by <> (2010-Sep-03 7:42 EDT)
Oops, that comment went out too quickly. You change the number and press the yellow exclamation button to execute the setup script. Then, press "go".