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A gentle introduction to genetic algorithms
(
sausheong.github.io
)
50 points
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sausheong
3080 days ago
2 comments
sausheong
3078 days ago
Not really. Subsequent studies show that the original experiment by Kettlewell was valid. I'm not an expert in this field but the scientific papers seem sound.
http://rsbl.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/8/4/609
In any case, the peppered moth example is only an illustration of the idea of natural selection.
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tisdy
3079 days ago
Peppered moths experiment is discredited:
http://natureinstitute.org/pub/ic/ic8/moth.htm
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In any case, the peppered moth example is only an illustration of the idea of natural selection.