Christos Papadimitriou :: Computational Insights and the Theory of Evolution (2012, 60-min lecture) - http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Genetic algorithms and stochastic processes on Boolean functions can help us to better understand certain aspects of evolution and population theory. Papadimitriou also surprisingly points out why GA is usually not the most superior in optimization problems (cf. "asexual" algorithms like simulated annealing). Keyword: #mixability \\ Tip: start at 18m00s to skip basics on evolution. - Adriano