How algorithms evolve (Genetic Algorithms)

So, here's the deal: this video was made in collaboration with a bunch of other cool content creators who all wanted to talk about evolution. Check out their work here:

Outside of that, thanks so much for watching / let me know what you think! I honestly feel that the chalkboard segments might be a little rushed near the end there. I just got a new tablet, so I could start using that for the animations instead of the blackboard, but I'm interested in your opinions!

The music came from Josh Woodward (sped up 1.5 times):

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The code I used is available here:
(sorry it's so messy).

or Github:

The code I used is available here:
(sorry it's so messy)

Also, discord:

[tone]

I think this is one of your best videos yet! Would definitely love to see more genetic algorithms.

[PurnamaABC]

In just 5 minutes and you covered all the information needed by a beginner. Very impressive since I have been reading many articles here and there and finally understood by watching your video.

[SanjaySG-dksu]

one of the most heart touching videos, absolutely amazing brother

[Filet]

When this started I thought this was going to be a vide on Euler's paths! Cool video :)

[kishanpayadi]

Such an amazing video, very much grateful to you. Especially the green board with chalk, it was so nostalgic😄.

[shadowace]

Please make more videos on genetic algorithms. I really liked this video. I would also really like to see videos on any learning machine algorithms. However, I find the channels that do the best listen more to what they want to do rather than what the viewer wants, because a video's quality seems to have more to do with the speaker's interest in the subject rather than the subject itself.

[SolvingOptimizationProblems]

Very cool lecture on GA. I have been using GA for 10 years but I still find your video interesting. Good job!

[GlibShpychka]

I would love to see more about genetic algorithms. Looking forward to new videos!

[TylerMatthewHarris]

LOVED this. Please do make another video about this. I'm curious if they can use this to train deep learning algorithms to learn faster.

[yongyoon]

I am trying to understand how it works. It is very interesting.

[MedlifeCrisis]

Great stuff. Just found you via the wecreateedu slack - about to head back there to thank you but enjoyed this video. As a genetics nerd it's kind of predictable I chose this one first and wasn't disappointed. Will check out some others!

[tesseracta]

Traveling salesman problem can be solved by minimizing surface area, the less concave you can make the figure the better.

[LeiosLabs]

Hey guys! Seriously, check out some of the videos. There are some pretty good ones in there:

Also: Let me know what you think about the video. I think I went a little too fast on the chalkboard segments and that it was a little messy. In principle, I can find some software to replace the chalkboard segments but still give the video a "hand-drawn" feeling by using a tablet to draw instead and just capturing the output.

I kinda like chalkboards, though. Just as a personal preference.

Also let me know if anything was unclear. I am not a big fan of long videos, so I try to cram a lot of info into little time (because those are the videos I prefer), but if you think I was too quick, I was too quick!

Anyway, thanks for being awesome / I'll see you next time!

[rodrigomatteoda]

Awesome man! I woul definetly love having more of GA videos. Thank you

[arpit]

this is some quality content bro! awesome

[tofani-pintudo]

It just blew my mind. Really amazing !!!

[signaturepr]

hey guy! totally impressed the way you explained, straight to head, direct the point. thankyou so much! toodles back ;)

[dmitrytkachuk]

Good explanation.
Yep, we want more videos about genetic algorithms)

[alinelermer]

Excellent explanation, thank you. I study Cognitive Science in Germany and was lucky enough to having "bumped into" this video.

[amrmoneer]

this was such an interesting video. good job