Evan_Crowe

I think there might be a miscommunication going on here.

I see Stuart arguing that Genetic algorithms function independent of physics in terms of their consistent "friendly" trait. i.e. if in universe a there is a genetic algorithm that finds value in expressing the "friendly" trait, then that algorithm would, if placed in universe b (where the boundary conditions of the universe were slightly different) would tend to eventually express that "friendly" trait again. Thereby meaning robust (when compared to systems that could not do this)

I don't necessarily agree with that argument, and my interpretation could be wrong.

I see Eliezer arguing that evolution as a system doesn't do a heck of a lot,... (read more)