The Principles of Collective Behavior
Offered By: Santa Fe Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of collective behavior in animal groups through this illuminating lecture by Iain Couzin. Delve into the complex mechanisms behind coordinated actions in bird flocks, fish schools, and insect swarms, and discover how individual components contribute to macroscopic functional complexity. Examine the integrated experimental and theoretical approaches used to study both insects and vertebrates, including humans, to uncover the how and why of animal coordination. Learn about the concept of a "collective mind" in animal groups and how it enables access to higher-order computational abilities. Investigate the coupling between spatial and information dynamics in groups, revealing emergent problem-solving strategies that allow animals to sense and respond to complex environmental gradients. Understand the critical role of uninformed individuals in effective consensus decision-making and opinion formation dynamics. Gain insights into this fundamental problem across various biological disciplines, linking individual behavior to group-level properties and efficiency.
Syllabus
Iain Couzin - "The Principles of Collective Behavior" (C4 Public Lectures)
Taught by
Santa Fe Institute
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