TED-ED: Why do animals form swarms? - Maria R. D'Orsogna

The video explores the behavior of swarming organisms like locusts, highlighting how they form swarms, the benefits and risks of swarming, and the concept of swarm intelligence. It also discusses how humans can learn from swarm behavior to improve technology, such as drones and robotics, and the potential for collective human action inspired by swarms.

What are some potential downsides of swarming behavior?

In what ways can human society learn from swarm behavior in animals?