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19851980s
John Holland
Scientist who fiercely pioneered complex systems and genetic algorithms.
Organizations
University of MichiganSanta Fe Institute
Major Achievements
- •Popularized genetic algorithms (GAs) in his book 'Adaptation in Natural and Artificial Systems' (1975, expanded in 1990s).
- •Introduced the schema theorem, providing the mathematical foundation of how genetic algorithms optimize solutions.
- •A founding thinker in the study of complex adaptive systems.
Key Papers
- Adaptation in Natural and Artificial Systems
John H. Holland · University of Michigan Press · 1975
Videos
TEDxUofM - John Holland - Building Blocks and Innovation
TEDx Talks