The post discusses the application of evolutionary algorithms in the automated design of antennas, referencing a 2006 publication. User comments express optimism about the potential revival of evolutionary algorithms, highlighting their effectiveness in scenarios allowing for extensive black-box evaluations while expressing concerns about their limitations under constrained computational resources. The possibility of integrating machine learning techniques with traditional evolutionary algorithms to enhance their performance is suggested as a way forward. Additionally, there is speculation that modern tools may now employ more effective simulations of electromagnetic fields for antenna design, marking a shift from entirely practical implementations of these algorithms to advanced simulation-based methodologies.