The biological process of Evolution is reasonably well understood. However, the underlying mathematics are complex and non-linear and are not generally amenable to closed-form solutions. Some of the most basic concepts lack clear definitions. One of these core concepts is Speciation. I explore the simplest models that allow collections of computer agents to differentiate themselves and ask what these models tell us about the natural processes of Evolution. I also comment, briefly, on the use of evolutionary approaches for optimization problems.

Origins of Species: The evolutionary biology of computer agents

249th National Meeting (2015)

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