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I think you are missing a critical point. Computer simulations can have iterations that are several magnitudes faster than anything you would likely see with bi
by TeHCrAzY 17y ago
I think you are missing a critical point. Computer simulations can have iterations that are several magnitudes faster than anything you would likely see with bio evolution.
- jamesbritt 17y ago"Computer simulations can have iterations that are several magnitudes faster than anything you would likely see with bio evolution." I think you are missing a critical point. Bio evolution operates with a level of detail unlike anything you would likely see with computer simulations. It may still take a long time to run enough simulations to get comparable effects.
- roundsquare 17y agoWell, even if we can get the necessary level of detail, that doesn't mean our experiments need to take as long. As soon a generation is "created" the program starts on the next one. None of that annoying waiting around for the kids to grow up, reach puberty, etc... Assuming, of course, we have a powerful enough machine to do things quick enough.
- bkudria 17y agoSometimes, you just need a lifetime to evaluate fitness, you know?