Robots 'Evolve' Altruism

sciencehabit writes "Computer simulations of tiny robots with rudimentary nervous systems show that, over hundreds of generations, these virtual machines evolve altruistic behaviors. They begin to share small disks — a stand-in for food — with each other so that their comrades' traits are passed on to the next generation. Experts say the study sheds light on why various animals — from bees to humans — help each other out, even when it hurts their own chances to reproduce."

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Re:Fascinating yet has me concerned for their heal

[UncleTogie]

What placebo effect? I've read this many times and have never seen documented evidence for it in relation to Chiropractic! Meanwhile it has cured millions of aches, pains, some diseases, deafness and colic. That's not placebo.

Don't feel bad. The individual probably just did some basic online research and found studies like this from the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research:

http://www.chiro.org/research/ABSTRACTS/Placebo_Chiropractic_Treatment.shtml

Kinda disappointed to find that your field doesn't insist on Continuing Education requirements. You might have caught this otherwise.