"Learning likely even predates the emergence of nervous systems, much less brains, according to a new study" http://news.discovery.com/animals/no-brain-no-problem-slime-mold-can-learn-160426.htm …
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“The ritualized fighting behavior of one ant species is linked to increases in dopamine levels”https://news.ncsu.edu/2014/05/penick-gamergates-2014/ …
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"Each ant is behaving like a neuron in a brain, part of a literal hive-mind."http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/2013/05/15/how-anternet-succeeds-by-showing-restraint/ …
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"Quorum sensing enables colonies to evaluate [...] several potential nest sites simultaneously before committing" https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&q=Speed%E2%80%93accuracy+tradeoffs+in+animal+decision+making&btnG=&as_sdt=1%2C46&as_sdtp= …
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It takes time to build the mental and cultural scaffolds to make old ideas new again.https://twitter.com/ultimape/status/720317482309844993 …
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my mind had a braingasm leading to beat frequency. Adding bananas lead to solidification and smegma.https://twitter.com/ultimape/status/787942851967651840 …
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@The_Lagrangian I really like the education/play comment you just retweeted
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