Organisms
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Exploring Superorganisms and Organisms in Biology
The chapter delves into the differences between superorganisms and traditional organisms, discussing the intentional behavior exhibited by superorganisms like ant colonies and flocks of birds. It explores the limitations of focusing solely on internal organization and challenges the traditional concept of unity or organism being fundamental, emphasizing relationality and complexity within webs of existence. The conversation also touches on the historical evolution of biology, critiquing the modern synthesis for sidelining individual organisms in favor of larger evolutionary patterns.
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