Genetic Cars 2
A genetic algorithm evolves two-dimensional cars across rough terrain while you watch generations fail forward.
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How to get the most from it
Genetic Cars 2 sits in Science Toys under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something mesmerising, clever and funny.
About this category: Simulations you can meddle with: orbits, evolution, chemistry, cellular automata. Understanding through interference rather than through reading.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A reliable laugh
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Genetic Cars 2: quick answers
Is Genetic Cars 2 free?
Yes. Genetic Cars 2 is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Genetic Cars 2?
No. You can use Genetic Cars 2 without signing up for anything.
Does Genetic Cars 2 work on a phone?
Not well. We file Genetic Cars 2 as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Genetic Cars 2 safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Genetic Cars 2 take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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