Richard Watson

Prof. Richard Watson discusses reimagining adaptation and Darwinism, exploring universal Darwinism beyond biology and connectionism. They tackle the dichotomy between linear thinking and vulnerable knowing, transitions in evolutionary algorithms, and the transformative power of knowing and being known.

Dr. Richard Watson from the University of Southampton challenges the idea that natural selection is the sole driver of evolution. He discusses how cooperation plays a crucial role in success, using language from machine learning to explain the balance between competition and induction in evolution.