Evolutionary behaviour tested with robots

Check article by Michael Marshall on this subject: Virtual robots have “evolved” to cooperate – but only with close relatives. The finding bolsters a long-standing “rule of thumb” about how cooperation has evolved, and could help resolve a bitter row among biologists. They created simple robots, and simulated their behaviour over 500 generations.  Each robot Read More …

Interconnexion fuels Innovation

I enjoyed reading this analysis of innovation from Matt Ridley in reason.com, here are his conclusions : Ideas Having Sex: How prosperity and innovation exceeded the expectations of John Stuart Mill and Adam Smith Innovators are in the business of sharing. It is the most important thing they do, for unless they share their innovation Read More …