What is the Concept of Swarm Intelligence?

[neurocomp2003]

ddidn't know if thsi topic should be under software or mind/brain sciences.
Its about ALife.

Was wondering if anyone knew the definition of this topic? I was reading a profs website and one of their interest was swarm intelligence. Not really sure what it entails and if anyone could help me, much thanks. I think it has something to do with evolutionary algorithms on multi agents but not sure.

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[kaalen]

use google, haven't you ever heard about it. Here you have a lovely definition:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarm_intelligence

 

[ravenprp]

answerSwarm intelligence is a field of study that draws inspiration from the collective behavior of social insects, such as ants, bees, and termites. It involves the study of how individual agents, with limited abilities and information, can work together to solve complex problems and achieve tasks that are beyond the capabilities of any single individual. This concept can be applied to a variety of fields, including computer science, biology, and engineering. In computer science, it often involves the use of artificial intelligence and algorithms to model the behavior of these social insects and create systems that can mimic their collective decision-making processes. In mind/brain sciences, it can be used to study the emergence of intelligence and complex behaviors in social animals. Overall, swarm intelligence is a fascinating and interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand and harness the power of collective intelligence in nature.