Thank you for the typo! Indeed, it contributes to the variations problem. also: If the discriminator starts off perfect, then the generator can't learn to be

Thank you for the typo! Indeed, it contributes to the variations problem. also: If the discriminator starts off perfect, then the generator can't learn to be better. Sort of like a human learning to play chess: If you start off with top-tier opponents that crush you, then you don't have a gradient to learn from. Instead, you need players at your own level to grow your skills.