Conclusions

Abstract

In this book we discussed different strategies, called Evolution Programs, which might be applied to hard optimization problems and which were based on the principle of evolution. Evolution programs borrow heavily from genetic algorithms. However, they incorporate problem-specific knowledge by using “natural” data structures and problem-sensitive “genetic” operators. The basic difference between GAs and EPs is that the former are classified as weak, problem-independent methods, which is not the case for the latter.

A disciple was one day recalling how Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammed were branded as rebels and heretics by their contemporaries

Said the Master, ‘Nobody can be said to have attained the pinnacle of Truth until a thousand sincere people have denounced him for blasphemy.’

Anthony de Mello, One Minute Wisdom