Eric Steen discusses Neuroevolution in AI on Elixir Wizards Podcast

The podcast episode features senior engineer Eric Steen discussing his experimental Elixir project, Automata, which leverages neuroevolution and advanced AI theories to create multi-agent behavior trees. Eric touches on various AI concepts including backpropagation, neural diversity, and Markov decision processes. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on tech burnout, his programming background, and the advantages of using Elixir. The conversation extends into architecture versus design, domain-driven design, and Automata's practical applications and long-term potential. The episode also includes an interview segment with Todd Resudek and Michał Muskała discussing career insights, personal interests, and the relationship between Erlang and Elixir communities.