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A line of ants marching across a sandy surface with a large area of empty sky above for text.
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Robert J. Marks
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June 22, 2026
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Probability
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Monday Micro Softy 84: Meet the Followers

What happens when everyone in the swarm is a follower?
Robert J. Marks
June 22, 2026
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Probability

To solve last week’s puzzle, we should picture what must happen when every bug wants to place itself between two other bugs.

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Ants replicate intricate teamwork and precision like a circuit board, symbolizing tech innovation and development.
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Robert J. Marks
Date
June 8, 2026
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Animal mind, Artificial Intelligence
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Monday Micro Softy 82: When Bugs Break Up Fights…

A surprising amount of intelligence of use in the computer industry can be learned from watching insects
Robert J. Marks
June 8, 2026
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Animal mind, Artificial Intelligence

To solve last week’s puzzle, keep in mind that every termite is doing the same thing.

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Group of the small termite on decaying timber. The termite on the ground is searching for food to feed the larvae in the cavity.
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Robert J. Marks
Date
June 1, 2026
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Animal mind, Logic, Mathematics
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Monday Micro Softy 81: Termites Are Surprisingly Smart

Provided we agree to count swarm intelligence, which we also use in computer science
Robert J. Marks
June 1, 2026
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Animal mind, Logic, Mathematics

Swarm intelligence enables the colony to converge on the shortest and most efficient path to food without any individual being especially smart.

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