Complexity science emphasizes the importance of diminishing individual agency to create a harmonious collective system. The contrast between the Borg's concept, where individuality is assimilated, and the fascinating aspect of ant colonies lies in the ability of simple, 'dumb' ants to form a hive mind. The liquid brain concept, likened to ant colonies, appreciates the flexibility that comes when individual agents are less dominant. This perspective is exemplified in Jessica Flax's work on coarse-graining as downward causation, underlining the significance of collaborative harmony within complex systems.

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