3 papers
cs.LG2025
The Price equation reveals a universal force-metric-bias law of algorithmic learning and natural selection
Steven A. Frank
Diverse learning algorithms, optimization methods, and natural selection share a common mathematical structure, despite their apparent differences. Here I show that a simple notati…
q-bio.PE2024
Circuit design in biology and machine learning. II. Anomaly detection
Steven A. Frank
Anomaly detection is a well-established field in machine learning, identifying observations that deviate from typical patterns. The principles of anomaly detection could enhance ou…
q-bio.PE2024
Natural selection at multiple scales
Steven A. Frank
Natural selection acts on traits at different scales, often with opposing consequences. This article identifies the particular forces that act at each scale and how those forces co…