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Re: Evolving Information by XML Element Mutations

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• Subject: Re: Evolving Information by XML Element Mutations
• From: "Thomas B. Passin" <tpassin@c...>
• Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 12:05:15 -0400
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Roger L. Costello wrote:
>  
> Tom Passin suggested that I look at genetic algorithms.  Good suggestion
> Tom!  Although I am by no means an expert at genetic algorithms, I have some
> knowledge of the topic.  Unlike genetic algorithms, where a fitness function
> is determined a priori, I am seeking ways that the Pickers can improve their
> fitness on their own.  In fact, in my Vineyard System they already do just
> that - Pickers with low metabolisms and high vision endure, Pickers with
> high metabolisms and low vision die away.

That would be an a priori-determined fitness function, I would say!  You 
have determined beforehand what counts as fitness.

Cheers,

Tom P

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