Re: Evolving minds

From: J. R. Molloy (jr@shasta.com)
Date: Sat Nov 18 2000 - 20:55:25 MST


Dale Johnstone wrote,

> I wouldn't call it evolution because it's not guided by natural
selection
> (in the mindless sense). It's deliberate, careful, intelligent
modification.

Evolution does not stop being evolution when guided by un-natural
selection.

Check out:
http://www.canoe.ca/CNEWSScience0008/30_robot.html
A computer programmed to follow the rules of evolution has for the first
time designed and manufactured simple robots with minimal help from
people.

Stay hungry,

--J. R.
3M TA3

"Truth is a pathless land."
--Jiddu Krishnamurti



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