Simulating Natural Selection

The video explores natural selection using blob creatures in a simulated environment. Initially, creatures have fixed replication and death chances, but mutations introduce variability in traits like speed, size, and sense. The environment and rules dictate survival, with faster creatures initially thriving. Introducing size and sense adds complexity, showing that different traits can be advantageous depending on environmental conditions. The video concludes by demonstrating how changes in food availability affect population dynamics and trait selection, emphasizing the importance of adaptation to the environment.

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