

133 A Group Where We All Pretend to Be Ants in an Ant Colony
May 25, 2020
Sydney Malloy, one of the group's top "Ant-mins", discusses the Facebook group where people pretend to be ants. They explore the fascination with ants, including their global presence, complex cities, and social behavior. They also touch on linguistic displacement abilities and the concept of a queen in an ant colony. The speakers share their experiences with pretend groups on Facebook and the limitations of other platforms. They end with a discussion on memories and a promotion of the Discord server and Patreon.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Mixed Feelings about Quarantine and Ant Facts
02:13 • 8min
Linguistic Displacement and Ant Behavior
09:50 • 4min
Ants and Linguistic Displacement
13:27 • 10min
The Concept of a Queen in an Ant Colony
23:36 • 13min
Pretend Groups on Facebook
36:56 • 11min
Experiencing Life Through Videos and Memories
48:01 • 3min
Childhood photo, nature interests, and Facebook groups
50:38 • 4min