I programmed some creatures. They Evolved.
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Published 2020-12-13
Before commenting on the religious/theological implications of this simulation, please note that this video in no way purports to explain all the mysteries of life and the universe.
GitHub: github.com/davidrmiller/biosim4
All Comments (21)
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This man created evolution and decided his YouTube career was complete
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Dot: Disappears David: I can't bear to watch this violence
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Man was consistently like "You can skip to the next part if you don't care about this topic" and I'd say most of us absolutely did not skip ahead.
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Just an update about Dave, for anyone wondering why he's not uploading: after making that video, he ascended in to Godhood and is now running his own universe.
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This is my offering to the YouTube algorithm. Let's hope we resurrect this channel so David can make more amazing videos.
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95 views.... it deserves millions!
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I have replaced TV with YouTube 15 years ago. This is one of the best videos I have watched on this platform.
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Its just sooooooo impressive that just a 4 genome computer programmed organisation could evolve that much for just a hyper random selection. Great job!
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In these simulations the places where the children were “born” were completely randomized but in reality places of birth are also “inherited” from parents! If your parents lived at the Equator you wouldn’t suddenly appear at the North Pole! I think that is a very significant detail that should be added!
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I feel honored whenever he says "Some of my fellow programmers...."
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I think this is the best video I've ever found on YouTube. Not only for the content, although I love both programming and biology, but the way it's presented is genius. You have these structured parts, the simulation, but in between the simulations you have smaller parts explaining everything, really smooth. Thanks for making this video.
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I ran 50 generations and changed a couple of the config parameters. Excited to play around with it more when I get home.
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I like how David feels sad about these computed creatures dying or getting murdered.
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It took just under a year for this video to start getting the traction and recognition it deserves
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David, I watched your video this morning after learning about The game of life. You stepped it up with the little brains and neural connections, genes and mutations. You are excellent in didactics. Please go on. Your channel is awesome.
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I never ever saw a hour long video on YouTube. But I was glued to my screen. Excellently edited, fun, inspirational and entertaining. Please make more videos. This is what I’m here for. 🙏
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David: we won't be simulating weather. Also David: Throws a comet at half the planet.
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The reason why "kill" trait was bi-stable is because there's no selection pressure associated with it. Would be cool to add a "kill the killer" trait and see whether it leads to a larger group surviving. Or will it start wars? :)
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Dropped a.video, left the internet. This man ascended.
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This is really one of the most brilliant things I have seen on YouTube and I’m on here for hours a day!
