That’s an interesting question—I was assuming that there is a sort of “natural selection” process that acts over generations, and picks out the “best” algorithms. This way, I can understand your comment in two ways:
the selection pressures may not be directed at individual benefit, but rather at group survival or optimal transmission (rules that are easier to remember are easier to pass down)
the selection that led to our algorithms may be outdated in our modern world
Am I getting it, or did you have something else in mind?
“Especially effective” does not imply “beneficial to you as an individual”.
That’s an interesting question—I was assuming that there is a sort of “natural selection” process that acts over generations, and picks out the “best” algorithms. This way, I can understand your comment in two ways:
the selection pressures may not be directed at individual benefit, but rather at group survival or optimal transmission (rules that are easier to remember are easier to pass down)
the selection that led to our algorithms may be outdated in our modern world
Am I getting it, or did you have something else in mind?
I was thinking of #1. #2 applies both to genetic selection and cultural selection.