The Future of Evolutionary Programming
Lawrence J. Fogel · 2005
Evolutionary programming was conceived in I960 as an alternative approach to artificial intelligence. The initial applica+ tions concerned prediction, modeling, and the control of unknown processes with respect to an arbitrary payoff function. Future applications take the form of hierarchic evolutionary programming wherein higher levels evolve optinial parameters for lower levels, and artificial consciousness wherein a self-referential capability is used to enhance such hierarchic control. Some consideration is given to the generatioii ol true autonomy; that is, niachines that develop their own purpose. Some unanswered questions are offered for considera tion.