Genetic Algorithms
Software / App
Computational optimization techniques inspired by natural selection, used by Hoffman's team for simulations to study the evolution of sensory systems.
Mentioned in 3 videos
Videos Mentioning Genetic Algorithms
Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293
Lex Fridman
Computational optimization techniques inspired by natural selection, used by Hoffman's team for simulations to study the evolution of sensory systems.
Risto Miikkulainen: Neuroevolution and Evolutionary Computation | Lex Fridman Podcast #177
Lex Fridman
A type of nature-inspired algorithm mentioned for its power in computation and opening new ways of thinking.
Ian Goodfellow: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) | Lex Fridman Podcast #19
Lex Fridman
An optimization algorithm that could potentially be used to train deep learning models, rather than gradient descent.