Does Nature Optimise?

Another prevalent misrepresentation encountered in some research papers is the argument around the characterisation of evolution as a problem-solving, optimising mechanism. It's essential to clarify that nature does not primarily optimise; instead, it operates based on redundancy and survival. The success of a species lies in its ability to survive in its specific environment and pass its genes to subsequent generations. Therefore, evolutionary algorithms are not inherently optimal; instead, they are more efficient at exploration and can effectively support designers by expanding the space of viable solutions rather than presenting optimal solutions.