JAM
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| Quote (Daniel Smith @ Oct. 30 2007,13:59) | | Quote | | How do you explain the fact that starting with a random sequence, we can use mutation and selection to evolve a function in real time? |
My guess is that it has to do with the selection criteria. |
There was a single criterion in the case to which I'm referring: reproduction. Does that help?
| Quote | | With a specific goal in mind, random solutions can be consecutively selected until they actually build something useful. |
But there was no specific goal in this case, just reproduction.
| Quote | | The main reason these types of selection algorithms work is because they select for potential. |
There was no selection for potential in this case. I'm amazed at the way you view your speculations as more relevant than reality.
| Quote | | Natural selection is not so kind. |
This was no different, with the exception of the elimination of competition from outside the initial pool. How do you explain it? More importantly, why would you attempt to explain it when you don't have a clue to begin with?
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