Friday, September 10th, 2010

Swarms

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How can fish, birds, or bees coordinate their behavior -- and how does that group behavior apply to humans? In this segment, we'll talk with Len Fisher, author of the book 'The Perfect Swarm: The Science of Complexity in Everyday Life' about swarms, parties, business, and the similarities between them all.

Guests

Len Fisher
Author, "The Perfect Swarm: The Science of Complexity in Everyday Life" (Basic Books, 2009)
Bradford-Upon-Avon, England

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Segment produced by:Christopher Intagliata

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