Monte-Carlo

Monte Carlo Method: Quasi vs. Pseudo-random

Monte Carlo Method: Quasi vs. Pseudo-random

Leonardo Andrade
Although neural networks is taking the stage of AI these days, other approaches such as monte carlo methods are still relevant. In some cases, such as Alphago Zero, where a playing agent learns without any prior knowledge, neural network approaches are complemented with monte carlo simulation. When is random random enough? Usually in day to day code, there is a random() function that gives us a single dimenstion random quantity. In some places, to achieve entropy even lava lamps and webcams are used.