Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned — Kenneth Stanley
Machine Learning Street Talk · 4 HN recommendations
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A long Machine Learning Street Talk interview with Kenneth Stanley, creator of NEAT and novelty search, about his book on why greatness cannot be planned. They discuss open-endedness, the tyranny of objectives, serendipity and the evolution of ideas.
Why HN recommends it: Recommended to people who find it inspiring or perspective-changing on pursuing goals, open-ended search and AI beyond optimization.
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