Benefits of collective intelligence: Swarm intelligent foraging, an ethnographic research

Abstract

Wisdom of crowds; bees, colonies of ants, schools of fish, flocks of birds, and fireflies flashing synchronously are all examples of highly coordinated behaviors that emerge from collective, decentralized intelligence. This article is an ethnographic study of swarm intelligence foraging of swarms and the benefits derived from collective decision making. The author used using secondary data analysis to look at the benefits of swarm intelligence in decision making to achieve intended goals. Concepts like combined decision making and consensus were discussed and four principles of swarm intelligence were also discussed viz; coordination, cooperation, deliberation and collaboration. The research found out that collective decision making in swarms is the touchstone of achieving their goals. The research further recommended corporate to adopt collective intelligence for business sustainability

Is the Cardiovascular Specialist Ready For the Fifth Revolution? The Role of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Analysis, Intelligent Swarming, and Knowledge-Centered Service on the Future of Global Cardiovascular Healthcare Delivery

“…Intelligent swarming is the concept of using the required resources to solve the problems without escalations to a higher level (Figure 2). 23 Intelligent swarming supports a collaborative work environment and prevents significant time-lapses, providing speedy healthcare delivery. For example, to improve collaboration with the complex issues of trauma patients, as an example, from level 1 trauma to level 3 trauma, health organizational silos have resulted in competition and scapegoating between departments (Figure 3).…”

“…Intelligent swarming is the concept of using the required resources to solve the problems without escalations to a higher level (Figure 2). 23…”