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Of Swarms and Slimes: Intelligence Beyond and Without the Brain

Offered By: Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM) via YouTube

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Cognitive Sciences Courses Evolutionary Biology Courses Swarm Intelligence Courses

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Explore forms of biological intelligence beyond the traditional neurocentric paradigm in this thought-provoking lecture. Delve into the fascinating world of swarming insects and slime molds to understand problem-solving mechanisms that exist without a centralized brain. Examine how these alternative forms of intelligence shape entire societies, including human ones, and gain insights into the evolutionary origins of cognition. Discover the potential lessons these unique organisms offer for expanding our understanding of biological intelligence and its diverse manifestations in nature.

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Simon Garnier - Of Swarms and Slimes: Intelligence Beyond – and Without – the Brain


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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

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