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> So as I understand it, ADHD in that setup basically introduces chaos / randomness to avoid falling into local optima. Well said. In other words, the ADHD “ag
by yamrzou 3y ago
> So as I understand it, ADHD in that setup basically introduces chaos / randomness to avoid falling into local optima.
Well said. In other words, the ADHD “agent” mostly chooses the exploration strategy in the Exploration vs. Exploitation dilemma.
- _boffin_ 3y agoThis puts so much of my life into perspective.
- milesvp 3y agoWhat I’m curious about is how this relates to other findings that ADHD individuals tend to be better in crises than non ADHD. That is a scenario where honing in and focusing on doing the necessary thing is paramount, and where many just flounder and do nothing.
- nyokodo 3y ago> ADHD individuals tend to be better in crises than non ADHD Two potential factors come to mind. Firstly, those with ADHD are always having to think on their feet and drag their attention back to the issue at hand so when there is a highly distracting and distressing situation it is merely an issue of degree for them. Secondly, another symptom of ADHD is hyper-focus which may help in certain crises.