Heather Barnett: What humans can learn from semi-intelligent slime

The video explores the fascinating world of the slime mold, Physarum polycephalum, highlighting its unique characteristics and behaviors. The artist shares personal experiences and observations, demonstrating the organism's ability to solve complex problems and learn from its environment. Scientific studies reveal its primitive intelligence and computational abilities. The Slime Mould Collective fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement, while a human experiment mimics slime mold behavior to explore community dynamics. The slime mold serves as both a biological tool and a metaphor for social cohesion and cooperation.

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