Let’s take a closer look at the ants. Have you ever observed an ant colony? Most of us have. If you haven’t, here’s an image below for you to explore:
Looking at the image above, take a moment to recall the most recent encounter you had with an ant colony. Think back to how they constructed their nests.
Ants bring leaves and food back home, following paths so repeatedly that there are clear tracks in the vegetation. And when you disturb the ants or their path, what do you notice happens? They find ways to respond to the intrusion.
Think of those ants as tiny workers, each with a specific job to do. Some ants might be in charge of finding food, while others are responsible for building the nest or protecting the colony. Even though each ant’s job is straightforward, when they all work together, their collective effort leads to the construction of complex ant hills and well-organized trails.
How does this relate to COMPUTER SCIENCE?
Yes, we’re coming to it. You see ants have almost no brain, they rely on instinct. Compared to a human, an individual ant has almost no ability to think, see, or plan…
