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Genetic optimization using LEAN
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Investigate Genghis phenomenon #21

Closed jameschch closed 5 years ago

jameschch commented 7 years ago

Optimization sequences tend to fixate on a single dominant alpha that spreads genes to the entire population before there is a new alpha. This is the Genghis alpha.

Is this to be expected? Is this due to overly loose ranges for new population members? Should there be special behaviour to prevent or treat this malaise (such as an increase in mutation rate)?