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Termites

From: KVNF
Series: Belief Systems and Other B.S.
Length: 03:32

Termites mounds are pretty smart... how does that happen? Read the full description.
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Bwheadcopy_small Termite mounds are complex systems far beyond the reasoning ability of any particular termite. Much the same can be said about some human constructs.

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Termite mounds are complex systems far beyond the reasoning ability of any particular termite. Much the same can be said about some human constructs.

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  • Produced: Jan 01, 2005
  • Producers: Angus Stocking

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