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TED Radio Hour
Natural Intelligence: What we and AI can learn from nature
Mar 8, 2024
Discover the genius of natural intelligence with topics ranging from the carnivorous Venus Fly Trap to the problem-solving skills of African dung beetles. Explore the resilience and sensitivity of plants, the intelligence in nature displayed by slime molds and crows, and how AI can learn from dragonflies. Learn about the influence of cytokines on mood, the brain-immune system connection, and decoding animal communication with AI and bioacoustics.
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- Natural intelligence in animals involves sophisticated communication systems passed down through generations.
- Decoding orcas' unique vocalizations with AI reveals complex dialects transmitted within populations.
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Bats' Complex Communication
Bats possess a sophisticated system of communication using ultrasound calls that carry specific messages, like a male pippistrelle bat signaling its identity, location, and social connection during mating season. This intricate communication reveals that bats have dialects passed down through generations, with young bats learning to vocalize like adults by imitating their calls.
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