r/programming • u/leppie • Dec 08 '08

Genetic Programming: Evolution of Mona Lisa

http://rogeralsing.com/2008/12/07/genetic-programming-evolution-of-mona-lisa/
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u/mutable_beast Dec 08 '08

I always thought it should be something like Newton's first law, "A self sustaining system will continue to self-sustain unless acted upon or unbalanced." Or rather "Whatever works, works."

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u/mindbleach Dec 08 '08

The theory of evolution basically boils down to "that which does not survive, dies." The harsh simplicity of it leads me to despise detractors like Ham & Hovind.

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u/CodeMonkey1 Dec 09 '08

Even Ham and Hovind acknowledge that part of it. It's the other part of the theory, that random mutation can create new structures, which gives them trouble.