Intelligence Without Brains
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Published 2019-11-09
PARTICIPANTS: Monica Gagliano, Simon Garnier, Thomas Horton, Naomi Leonard, Mark Moffett
MODERATOR: Natalie Angier
MORE INFO ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND
PARTICIPANTS: www.worldsciencefestival.com/programs/intelligence…
Chapters:
0:00 - Program introduction
0:57 - Opening film on the study of plant intelligence
3:45 - Panelist introductions
5:25 - Plant bio-acoustics
12:55 - Slime mold intelligence
19:40 - Interaction between fungi and trees
30:04 - Plant memory and learning
44:30 - Transmission of memory in slime molds
48:35 - Collective intelligence
50:22 - Leaf-cutter ant intelligence
59:04 - Swarm behavior
1:06:04 - Applying swarm intelligence to robotics
1:13:05 - Moving beyond the neuronal model of intelligence
1:16:15 - Consciousness
1:18:40 - Ethics of our interaction with plants and animals
1:23:05 - Environmental effects on collaboration
CREDITS
- Produced by Micah Fink
- Associate Produced by Matt Carlstrom
- Opening film produced / edited by Vin Liota
- Music provided by APM
- Additional images and footage provided by: Getty Images, Shutterstock, Videoblocks
- Recorded at New York University
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All Comments (21)
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I wish Monica had her own youtube channel! Imagine how education would change if all teachers were like her.
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This is what You Tube was meant for freedom of information... Not a get rich quick scheme.
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A moderator that is good is worth SO much. Natalie is good. It is not difficult. Ask a question and keep quiet. Do not be a Narcissist.
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how ironic ---- i am sure the plants are thinking of humans: brains without intelligence
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I put this video on, specifically to make me fall asleep. But this is just too interesting for me to fall asleep.
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I love how Monica was sounding like a student who decided to take a blow off class and took on a project and is accidentally stumbling upon discoveries in a field that wasn't her major but now has to stick with it and see where it all leads to
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The dynamics of this panel are so subtly wild. I love it.
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Lady with the scarf is brilliant. I love her energy!
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The under ground network between trees and plants is absolutely fascinating.... great video, I need more.
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What I understood from this video is that "Intelligence comes from network (connection) of units capable of exchanging information independent of the way how they do it."
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Such a soothing civilized conversation! All six of them were so full of their expertise knowledge and sophisticated sarcastic manner of expressing their findings in such a simple way! Every minute was worth listening! Hats off to all! Thanks for sharing!
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The convo around 41:14 is a lot like the convos in trauma-informed psychology circles of how children living in longterm toxic stress adapt to their environments. Even if they’ve been out of it for weeks, months, and years.
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Brilliant! Also, I must say that the moderator did a great job.... She obviously has no idea about the subjects being discussed, but was intelligent and respectful enough to let the experts chat amongst themselves.
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WE NEED MORE OF THIS SCIENCE PLEASE!
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Omg! ❤️ I am working on my PhD in Metaphysics and this video blew my mind -explaining all of US (humans) through all other living things…connected to all living things: Oneness. I’m going to write my Thesis on this! Thank you so much all of you scientists that were on the panel for your work!!!!!!!! I can’t wait until this is common knowledge! I can’t quit crying! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!❤️❤️
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Monica is brilliant, creative and very charming. That's what we need in science. Watched the whole discussion. Absolutely brilliant. Gives me hope for the sometimes moribund state of modern science.
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One of the best discussions I have seen here. Very interesting and I think Natalie did a great job as moderator letting the conversation flow naturally and the participants leading into or allowing another to add their expertise to the discussion. It is also very refreshing to hear participants say, 'We dont know.' instead of filling in the gap with opinion.
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I'm WAY more used to encountering brains without intelligence.
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I like that these scientists visibly love their work, and they are also a lot of fun! No one is taking themselves too seriously and the laid back vibe makes this a great combo of education and entertainment! I especially love Monica, I aspire to be like her :)
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The intelligence is in cell membrane, no “brain” required. In the human womb, the body makes the brain, not the other way around, therefore the intelligence is in the whole body and the brain is just an organ.
