Chapter 1
Telling stories that survive ten thousand years
Chapter 2
When silicon meets the double helix
Chapter 3
Reaching into the deep cosmos
Chapter 4
Ancient calendars and distributed minds
Ch 2 · When silicon meets the double helix
007skaty Simulated gravity and muscle movement allow only the best-walking block creatures to pass their digital traits to the next generation.
Quiz
What biological concept do genetic algorithms mimic to solve complex engineering and software design problems?
007skaty 007skaty's guides on ARTi show digital crossover breeding efficient algorithms for logistics.
Quiz
Why do programmers use genetic algorithms instead of traditional coding for complex problems?
Fun Fact
Evolved antennas: The antenna designed by NASA's evolutionary computer algorithm took only a few hours to generate, yet it outperformed designs that human engineers spent years perfecting.
BETA
007skaty Drag messy mistakes into beautiful art to master turning unexpected problems into creative solutions.
Quiz
What is the term for a design solution that is good, but prevents an algorithm from finding an even better one?
Glossary
biocomputer (noun)
A computer that uses components of biological origin, such as DNA or living neurons, to process information. In 2022, Melbourne-based Cortical Labs created DishBrain, training 800,000 living neurons to play the game Pong.
A computer that uses components of biological origin, such as DNA or living neurons, to process information. In 2022, Melbourne-based Cortical Labs created DishBrain, training 800,000 living neurons to play the game Pong.
007skaty Evolved Space Antennas
An algorithm shaped a wire like a paperclip, To guide the radio signals on a spacecraft's trip.
Quiz
What was the surprising visual characteristic of the NASA antenna designed by the genetic algorithm?
Quiz
For which 2006 space mission did NASA use an evolutionary algorithm to design a high-performing antenna?