You should see this fascinating stack overflow thread: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;stackoverflow.com&#x2F;questions&#x2F;1538235&#x2F;what-are-good-examples-of-genetic-algorithms-genetic-programming-solutions" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;stackoverflow.com&#x2F;questions&#x2F;1538235&#x2F;what-are-good-ex...</a><p>My favorite is the guy who got e-ink displays to work using them.<p>Also see the Hummie awards, for the best use of genetic algorithms outperforming humans: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.genetic-programming.org&#x2F;combined.php" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.genetic-programming.org&#x2F;combined.php</a>