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Santa Fe Institute

Self-Organization at the Origin of Biological Construction - Corina E Tarnita

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Explore the concept of self-organization in biological construction through this 38-minute conference talk from the Santa Fe Institute's 2022 Workshop on Constructing & Deconstructing Collectives. Delve into evolutionary biology, examining how complexity arises and challenging assumptions about sociality. Investigate the fascinating world of ants, their division of labor, and social complexity. Learn about the benefits of small group sizes in biological systems. Engage with thought-provoking questions and participate in a stimulating discussion on the origins of biological construction and its implications for understanding complex systems.

Syllabus

Intro
What makes it robust
Evolutionary biology
Selforganization
How does complexity arise
Assumptions about sociality
Ants
Division of labor
Social complexity
Small group sizes
Questions
Benefits
Question
Discussion

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