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Deborah Gordon: The emergent genius of ant colonies

Deborah Gordon studies ant colonies in the Arizona desert to understand their complex social system. She asks: How do these chitinous creatures get down to business — and even multitask when they need to — with no language, memory or visible leadership? Her answers could lead to a better understanding of all complex systems, from the brain to the Web. Thanks, ants.

English
  • Originally Aired January 10, 2008
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
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  • Modified February 15, 2025 by
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