Creationists Found Out About Genetic Algorithms — And They Aren’t Happy
Genetics -- It works people
Many of you know this, but I’m a genetic algorithm fanboy. I’ve coded dozens of simulation programs and tools using these evolutionary algorithms, and even recently presented a paper on GAs at the AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference in Chicago.
As an optimization algorithm, I can understand and appreciate the simplicity behind the GA concept –- mimic evolutionary biology to discover a solution to a system. And I must say, it’s a very elegant and sometimes creepy method of optimization; I still smile when my creatures suddenly learn how to do something new.
The application of such an algorithm is seemingly unbounded to the programmer’s ability to use them effectively. I’ve used GAs to schedule spacecraft tasks, play Yahtzee, play the stock market, bet on horse races, and even simulate a zombie apocalypse. From my own experience, I can say without hesitation that GAs can be a highly effective optimization tool.
I recently stumbled upon an article on www.Creation.com, a website by Creation Ministries International, whose purpose is to “support the church in proclaiming the truth of the Bible and thus its gospel message” and to provide “real-world answers to the most-asked questions in the vital area of creation/evolution.”
The article in question is by Dr. Don Batten and titled “Genetic algorithms – do they show that evolution works?”.
Ho boy.
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I’m a Genetic Algorithm fanboy. Maybe it’s Hollywood’s fault. They’ve spent billions of dollars on CGI and Shia LeBoeuf only to horrify and deter Americans away from autonomous technology forever. This only fuels my interest.
I think the biggest hurdle for most GA newbies is comprehending of the concept. We’re breeding mathematics here people. Getting beyond that opens up a world of creepy potential.
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