Re: FH Machine People

Stephen wrote:
> As it seems like I'm back on the list (RL can be a pain) I would like
to
now how you would quantify the ships program into a GA?
	I would do it by writing a simple object that encode all the
functionality
of a device into it. Repeat this for all sensors and effectors. Develop
a
simply language that operates the objects. Then toss some strings in
this
language in a box, stir well by mixing, chopping and lengthening the
strings. Interpret the strings and operate the devices. Introduce
heredity
by ensuring that effective strings are replicated more frequently. Prune
strings that are ineffective. Keep testing for up to 100 generations.
Don't
be afraid to start over. The hard part is writing the test and
evaluation
part.
	Watch a baby learning how to cope with its environment - its
software is
evolving to control it's hardware.

Andrew Martin
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