genetic algorithms

SMason8@aol.com
Mon, 5 Jun 1995 18:53:16 -0400

Glenn says:
>These systems form an entire branch of engineering/mathematics. Unless you
>have studied these mathematical systems, I would strongly suggest that you
do >so.
> Ignoring what they say about the behavior of genomic systems of all sorts,
>is not a good idea.

I have run evolve.exe and am impressed by what I am seeing, but I do not
*understand* the mechanisms. Would you recommend any particular source for
some introductory studies of these systems? On a broader note, how important
do you think *knowing the math* is to an understanding of biological
processes? Does the ability of human-designed mathematical algorithms to
model complex physical processes argue for intelligent design of those
processes?

Stuart Mason
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Posted at 15:44:27 on 6/5/95