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
Save the 3 videos on Genetic Algorithms to your own pod.
Sign up free to keep building your knowledge base on Genetic Algorithms as more episodes are added.
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.