Honeybee Tech, Swarm Theory, & Swarm Intelligence

Lots of interesting stuff coming to light these days about swarm theory, swarm intelligence, and potential applications to technology and other aspects of human existence. Herewith a tidbit:

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a honeybee dance-inspired communications system, which they claim helps Internet servers work more efficiently. The new system reduces the possibility of a web site’s becoming overwhelmed with requests and locking out potential users and customers.

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