How Things in Nature Tend to Sync Up

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating phenomenon of synchronization in nature through mathematician Steven Strogatz's 23-minute TED talk. Discover how diverse creatures like birds, fireflies, and fish manage to act in unison without centralized control. Delve into the powerful tendency of synchronization that extends beyond living beings into the realm of objects. Gain insights into this captivating aspect of natural systems and its implications for understanding collective behavior.

Syllabus

Steven Strogatz: How things in nature tend to sync up

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TED

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