What Honeybees Can Teach Us About Democracy

The video explores the democratic process of honeybee colonies in selecting new nesting sites. Unlike monarchies, the queen bee does not make decisions; instead, worker bees vote on relocation. When a hive becomes overcrowded, a swarm forms, and experienced bees scout for potential sites. They communicate findings through a waggle dance, influencing others to inspect and vote. This collective decision-making ensures high-quality site selection, with studies showing a 99% success rate. Each bee independently evaluates sites, contributing to the colony's effective decision-making process.

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