Dawkins Weasel v1.0.0

Kristin Crouse

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Dawkins Weasel (version 1.0.0)

Submitted by: Kristin Crouse Software Framework: NetLogo Programming Language: NetLogo

Dawkins Weasel is a NetLogo model that illustrates the principle of evolution by natural selection. It is inspired by a thought experiment and computer model presented by Richard Dawkins in his book The Blind Watchmaker (1986). It was created for use in biology classrooms to correspond with assigned readings of this book.

Release Notes

This model is compatible with NetLogo 6.1.1.

Cite this Model

Kristin Crouse (2018, February 08). “Dawkins Weasel” (Version 1.0.0). CoMSES Computational Model Library. Retrieved from: https://www.comses.net/codebases/6042/releases/1.0.0/

Replication of a previously described model

This model is a replication of many existing “Dawkins Weasel” or “Weasel Program” models, including Richard Dawkins’ own original version.

References

Dawkins, R. (1986). The Blind Watchmaker: Why the evidence of evolution reveals a universe without design. WW Norton & Company.

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Contributors

Kristin Crouse

DOI

No assigned DOI

Model Version

1.0.0

License

AFL-3.0

Operating System

Operating System Independent

Programming Language

NetLogo

Dependencies

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Publish Date

Thursday, February 08, 2018

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