I agree with all of that, but it's also important to note that simulated annealing also fills in a lot of those voids, and when it fits, is typically far more e

I agree with all of that, but it's also important to note that simulated annealing also fills in a lot of those voids, and when it fits, is typically far more efficient than GP. So that narrows the application space further. GP is fascinating on the right kind of problem.