Proving Darwin: Making Biology Mathematical Apr 2026

: A highly simplified, mathematical version of biology where "organisms" are viewed as computer programs (software).

: The book aims to prove that an evolutionary process (random mutation + selection) is exponentially faster than a random exhaustive search for solutions. Proving Darwin: Making Biology Mathematical

Published in 2012 by mathematician , Proving Darwin: Making Biology Mathematical proposes a new field called metabiology . Chaitin argues that for Darwin's theory to be scientifically rigorous, it requires a formal mathematical foundation rather than just empirical observation. Core Concepts : A highly simplified, mathematical version of biology

: It is praised for its "stimulating" and "groundbreaking" approach to linking information theory with biology. : A highly simplified