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Science Corner: Developing a Complex

July 21, 2021 by Andy Walsh No Comments

In science, sometimes the result of an experiment is realizing a better way to answer the same question. Last week we found a neutral road to complexity, and also a possible way in which we might have tilted the scales away from simplicity. This week we see how to correct for that bias and find yet another scenario in which complexity increases.

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Science Corner: Traveling on the Level

July 14, 2021 by Andy Walsh No Comments

Having traveled the adaptive road to complexity, we wanted to see if any other routes are possible. This week we find one, known in biology as constructive neutral evolution. Then we explore whether our simple model can be made more biologically plausible, illustrating the iterative and self-critical nature of the scientific process.

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Science Corner: Don’t Miss the Bus

July 7, 2021 by Andy Walsh No Comments

Last week, we introduced gene duplication to the Quandary Den. As a result, we evolved complex solutions that required multiple distinct contributions. We found an adaptive pathway to complexity. But is that the only road we can take? And what happens when you’re last on the bus to complexity?

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Science Corner: Better with Friends?

June 30, 2021 by Andy Walsh No Comments

Last week, we talked about gene duplication and looked at some simulation results for random walks. Now, let’s take a look at what happens when we add players to our Quandary Den game via gene duplication. Is the game really better with friends?

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Science Corner: Better with Friends

June 23, 2021 by Andy Walsh No Comments

Over the weekend, our household reached the point where all of us are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. We celebrated this milestone with an escape room outing. That got me thinking about my little escape room model, the Quandary Den.

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