The New Turing Omnibus Chapter 16 Genetic Algorithms
- Simulated annealing;
- Problems with local maxima and never reaching a solution;
- Applications of genetic algorithms (SIGGRAPH video about walking, Karl Sims work on evolving virtual creatures, metal design, genetic clock);
- Differences between real genetics (e.g. the different chances of mutation and validation in DNA).
- Tom's interactive plot of a genetic algorithm;
- Adapting Tom's work for problem 2 in the chapter (associated JavaScript woes) and the "theory of genetic algorithms";
- Chapter being light;
- No shepherd;
- A more practical approach?
- The value of theory-heavy chapters too;
- Quiet period over Christmas;
- No changes yet.
Thanks to Leo and Geckoboard for hosting and to Tom and Chris for their visualisation work.