‘This is dangerous’: slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence
Scientists are battling over whether supposedly simple organisms should be considered ‘intelligent’. The outcome could reshape our understanding of the natural world – and our own place within it
TL;DR
- Scientists are engaged in a dispute over whether simple organisms should be classified as 'intelligent'.
- The debate centers on the intelligence of organisms like slime molds.
- The outcome of this discussion could significantly impact our understanding of the natural world and our own place in it.