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Episode 74: The Problem of Open-Endedness

The Theory of Anything

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Leslie Valiant's Theory and the Problem of Open-Endedness in Evolution

This chapter delves into Leslie Valiant's theory on machine learning and artificial intelligence, focusing on its relationship to biological evolution. It also discusses the problem of open-endedness in computational evolution and the limitations of our current understanding of Darwinian evolution. The chapter highlights the gaps in evolutionary theory and the need for a more systemic analysis to comprehend the evolution of complex biological systems.

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