A genetic-algorithm catalog of cultural artifacts. Encode any item as a genome of attributes, rate it, and discover similar items through evolutionary matching.
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Genetic Algorithm Matching
DNAnything encodes every item as a genome — a vector of attribute ratings that captures its essential character. When you ask "find similar," a genetic algorithm evolves the optimal weighting of those attributes to surface the closest matches. Two modes are available: Fast Match uses deterministic distance calculations for instant results, while Deep Match runs the full genetic algorithm across hundreds of generations to discover non-obvious connections.
Any Item Type
Music, books, movies, wine, beer — these are just the beginning. DNAnything lets you define any item type with its own custom attribute set. A wine type might have tannin, acidity, body, sweetness, and finish. A book type might have prose density, plot complexity, character development, world-building, and pacing. Each attribute gets a 0–5 rating scale that forms the item's DNA.
Community Ratings
Every user rates items independently, and DNAnything computes a community average in real time. The item data page shows both the aggregate score that represents the consensus and each individual rating that contributes to it. More ratings mean stronger certainty — a 4.5 from 20 ratings ranks above a 4.5 from 2.
Wiki-Style Change Tracking
Every change to the catalog — creating a type, adding an item, updating a rating, writing a review — is logged in a wiki-style change history. Each entry records who made the change, what action was taken, and when. No data is ever hard-deleted; flagged content is hidden pending moderator review, preserving the full history.
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Explore the Catalog
Browse item types, explore attribute DNA profiles, and find similar items. Create an account to rate, review, and contribute.