Hive Mind

Many animals, from fish to bees and ants, cannot survive alone. They need to live in groups, and these groups have a kind of collective intelligence. You might say the internet has developed its own "hive mind." In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge we'll tell you how the modern science of complexity is unlocking the secrets of the hive mind. We'll also hear from E.O. Wilson about the marvelous world of ants.