AI: Bird philosophy
What can we learn from watching birds?
Can a dove teach us peace?
Anyone who spends time in nature knows that birds are amazing. Their beautiful songs, spectacular flights, and fascinating mating dances all reveal the glory of the Creation. And there’s more to discover about these feathery friends. For example, have you ever wondered why birds sing? What purpose do they serve? What can we learn from them? Today, we’ll explore a few things that we as humans can learn from observing common birds like sparrows, Blue Jays, and Purple Martins.
Build a Good Reputation
You know that old saying, “You can’t live off of your reputation?” Well, it’s not true. Outstanding brands like Coca-Cola and Google have built their success on positive public relations. And they’ve done so by taking care of their customers and communicating with integrity.
Although birds can’t read a newspaper or a magazine, they do build reputations based on social interaction and mutual aid. We can learn from birds that one of the best ways to build a good reputation is to be generous. And generous isn’t just about giving money. Generosity is about helping others succeed, putting other people first, and being a good neighbour.
When we’re generous, we build trust. Trust is what keeps us in good standing with our friends, our colleagues, and our customers. Building a good reputation is important because it’s what allows us to be effective in our work. Birds build this by building a strong social network. They ally with each other to survive the cold.
Celebrate Diversity
Birds are wonderfully diverse. Whether you live in the tropics or in the Arctic, you’ll find a rich variety of birds. And among the most fascinating is that of the migratory species. They’re the birds that fly thousands of miles every year to visit friends in other lands, stay for a short time, and then fly thousands of miles back again to their own homes.
Migration is a truly amazing feat. If you’re at the equator, you might see the slender hummingbirds visit you in the middle of the winter. If you’re at the Arctic Circle, the majestic tundra swans might fly in. In fact, migratory birds can be found at every latitude on the planet.
Be Generous
Birds are generous. Mockingbirds sing to raise the alarm and let their neighbours know they’re safe. Cedar waxwings feed other birds when there isn’t enough food to go around. Robins help their neighbors build nests. Mockingbirds and robins are especially generous. They often help other birds with their nest-building efforts. In exchange, the nest helpers get a free meal.
Birds aren’t the only ones who build nests. Humans have done so for thousands of years. Even so, we can learn a lot from birds about building a good nest. First, we need to understand our neighbours. Who are they? What are their needs? What do they want? Only then can we build something that works for everyone. And when we do, the community will work as beautifully as the nests that feathered friends build.
Fly Together
The power of partnership is a central theme in nature. We see this in the flocking behaviour of birds. Whether they’re geese, ducks, or the birds that we feed in our backyards, these beautiful creatures fly in formation. For birds, flying together provides safety in numbers. It also helps them find food and navigate long distances.
Many birds have special social partnerships, too. For example, cardinals have a “special friend” relationship. They stick with one mate throughout the year and raise their young together.
Birds are also known to form “coalitions” with other birds. These are special relationships where two birds will work together to gain an advantage. These could be relationships that help them feed themselves more effectively or take care of their young.
Don’t Shout Out Negativity
Birds are quiet creatures. They don’t shout or rant about the things that bother them. When crows are annoyed by a possum tearing up their nests, they don’t shout out, “Hey, put a lid on it!” Instead, they simply shoo the animal away with a quiet warning call.
Birds don’t shout out negativity. They spend their time working with their neighbors to solve problems. For example, when birds discover a weakness in their environment, they don’t complain about it. Instead, they build a stronger nest.
Birds don’t spend time complaining about things they can’t change either. If they live where they have to deal with predators, they work together to scare them off. If they’re in an area with limited food, they migrate to a more plentiful place.
Watch and Learn — but don’t stay at the nest.
Birds learn a lot from watching each other. There are loon parents who teach their young how to dive for underwater food. And blue jay parents who show their young how to find and harvest food on the ground. Hummingbirds learn how to feed from their parents. They also learn what flowers to visit and how much nectar each flower has.
Many birds learn how to build a strong social network by watching their parents. And we can learn by watching them too. As you can see, birds have a lot to teach us about life. They have a lot to teach us about how to be successful in life. From building a good reputation to celebrating diversity, birds have a lot of things to offer. So next time you see a bird, try to learn something new from it!
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The images are (mostly) generated by NightCafé and are a very mixed batch. The top image was a robot selection from stock and is pretty good for the theme.
The rest are me experimenting. I have few credits and fewer skills, but I’m learning, okay?
I’ve changed the text a little bit but it’s 95% robot. The big thing is that I developed it with a prompt and a single click using the Instant Article Writer feature. 35 seconds. I timed it.
I’m a bit dubious about the birds working quietly together to resolve problems. Birds can create a hell of a hullaballoo. But the rest is pretty solid advice. We can indeed learn from birds.
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