Individuals can represent solutions
based on genetics
making copies of more individuals that are successful and deleting the less successful ones
Takeaways
Natural algorithm: genetics
What other algorithms can be found in the body
"How can uncertainty be guaranteed"
Takeaways
I am very interested in this approach. I grew up learning piano and music theory
The puzzle I chose: https://www.puzzle-light-up.com/
Each block that doesnt have a black box must be lit up, and there cant be 2 lightbulbs shining on each other. A box is lit up when there is a bulb parallel to it. The black boxes with numbers show how many edges of the blocks is shared with a lightbulb.
I know it's sort of basic I picked the first one, but one game of this turned into hours of games. It wasn't the only one I played, but I think I have a decent understanding of it. I picked it because I don't fully understand the algorithm yet. I can solve a hard puzzle but it required trial and error. I have figured out tips, like if there is a square that says 3 lightbulbs touch it, when the corners touching it can't have a lightbulb.
I pick the circle challenge and the Gen2 algorithms homework
They both gave us examples to solve a probelm
one as in class, the other was out fo class
the problem with the Gen2 algoritm that made me feel stuck was that I didn't have any crazy unqique ideas and ended up just modifying an example
with the circle challenge, it was in class and felt like a competition with other people. It made me feel like I needed to be clever. It was also fun just in class
I picked the 8 sided net i used in my lab
On your web site, make sure that the following is visible:
A short description of a non-technical challenge you have faced or are anticipating facing.
"Algorithms" broadly defined could appear outside of a traditional computational setting. When looking for algorithms, you should ask:
What problem is being addressed?
What is the input/output?
What is the instruction set?
Who is doing the "computing"?
What resources are constrained/used/optimized?
Describe an algorithmic challenge, using the following prompts:
Identify a problem that you have faced or are facing outside of the traditional computer science curriculum. Perhaps it is an interview for a job, an internship search, the question of how to network.
I do not know what I will do after college.
Focus on yourself as a "computer" -- what is your instruction set?
My instruction set is to network, asses what I want to do, assess what I don't want to do, assess my budget and limits(like how far I want to travel, how much work I want to put into this)
What questions do you have? What do you feel you already have a defined procedure for?
I don't think I want to go to grad school. I have a precidure for finding a job: going through handshake and glass door and networking. I have friend that work in computer science.
Consider the case study on networking and analyze the activity on tgre levels:
First, write 2-3 paragraphs analyzing the problem of networking and procedures you and your peers proposed in class.
You can use the following prompts to guide you, but do not need to restrict to these questions alone!
Was there an approach that you felt you walked away with that you could try out? Perhaps it needs to be refined, but feels like it will work in theory. What would you need to do to refine it?
What "black boxes" can you identify for yourself? These might be "instructions" that a peer seems to be able to implement, but you are not sure how you would do it.
What "black boxes" can you identify for your peers? Was there an "instruction" that you are comfortable implementing, but you noticed a peer seemed less so?
Would you expect to iterate and refine your approach (i.e., plan/do/evaluate)? How would you do this? Where is the "evaluate" step, for example?
Do you think the costs change for you? This could be with respect to other people and/or depending on other factors. Can you identify the factors that are specific to you? (e.g., time of day, etc.)
Then, write 2-3 paragraphs analyzing the activity as a whole.
Again, you can use the following prompts to guide you, but do not need to restrict to these questions alone!
How do you think this activity would have differed if you were asked to complete it individually outside of class?
Did you notice any themes? For example, similarities or differences across your peers' approaches or questions.
Did you find yourself surprised at any specific moments?