The only way for randomness to work is to limit the set of available random "datums". This is done by composition pre-existing knowledge. For example, if I hav

The only way for randomness to work is to limit the set of available random "datums". This is done by composition pre-existing knowledge. For example, if I have trillions of atoms randomly composed together with the objective to form a perfect cube, it will take eternity for a valid solution to arise. If I have pre-existing cubes of atoms already pre-formed into cubic lego bricks and I have these components compose randomly, then it is far more likely that I get a cube. LLMs, can do this with additional reinforcement training. chatGPT specifically is effective because it has this on top of the original GPT-3 model. This is essentially random selection of known datums. It happens at the genetic level as well on a higher level. The generation of raw novel datums in genes, however, is something that cannot happen in human brains. The mechanism for natural selection cannot exist within the brain itself, unless you're calling the trial by error process "natural selection." But again a human doesn't select a completely random strategy to "trial" he will select a strategy out of a known set. This is again, selecting a random datum. Keep in mind, actual pure randomness generates useless noise 99.99999% of the time.