Neural Networks and Particle Swarm Optimization

gbotzz has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

Hi, I am interested in learning about using Perl with Neural Networks and specifically trainin Neural Nets with Particle Swarm Optimization as opposed to Genetic Algorithms. I have been looking over the AI:PSO and AI:ParticleSwarmOptimization modules. I am wanting to use these together with predicting the financial markets, and I was wondering if anyone else had done any work with this and if so are there any good examples of Perl code and neural nets or particle swarm optimization. I've scoured Google and haven't found much. :( Thanks!

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Re: Neural Networks and Particle Swarm Optimization by CountZero (Bishop) on Feb 28, 2009 at 07:28 UTC
I was wondering if anyone else had done any work with this I don't think so or the financial markets would not be in such turmoil as they are today. CountZero A program should be light and agile, its subroutines connected like a string of pearls. The spirit and intent of the program should be retained throughout. There should be neither too little or too much, neither needless loops nor useless variables, neither lack of structure nor overwhelming rigidity." - The Tao of Programming, 4.1 - Geoffrey James	[reply]
Re^2: Neural Networks and Particle Swarm Optimization by grinder (Bishop) on Feb 28, 2009 at 10:54 UTC
I don't think so or the financial markets would not be in such turmoil On the other hand, maybe this explains that :) • another intruder with the mooring in the heart of the Perl	[reply]
Re: Neural Networks and Particle Swarm Optimization by gbotzz (Novice) on Feb 28, 2009 at 15:16 UTC
Actually many academic papers have shown that Neural Nets and PSO are great options for financial prediction. Unfortunately, afterwards those people disappear. - probably to open hedge funds. lol	[reply]
Re^2: Neural Networks and Particle Swarm Optimization by AnomalousMonk (Archbishop) on Mar 01, 2009 at 04:10 UTC
I am wanting to use these together with predicting the financial markets... I have a very nice bridge to sell you, in a wonderful Brooklyn location!	[reply]


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