Creative Algorithms
Risto discusses the surprising creativity of algorithms, particularly in evolutionary computation, highlighting a collaboration that optimized plant growth in a hydroponic system. By removing traditional constraints, the system discovered that basil thrives on continuous light, challenging long-held beliefs about plant biology. This revelation underscores the potential for algorithms to generate innovative solutions that are both useful and unexpected.In this clip
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Risto Miikkulainen: Neuroevolution and Evolutionary Computation | Lex Fridman Podcast #177
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