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Offline dutch206

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The intelligence of Slime Molds
« on: January 11, 2013, 10:17:36 AM »
This article and the accompanying video is worth a look.  In a lab experiment, a scientist proved that slime molds are able to solve problems in order to reach food supplies.

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Re: The intelligence of Slime Molds
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2013, 10:32:57 AM »
I can hear it now..
"You want a Green Slime as a familiar?"
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Re: The intelligence of Slime Molds
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2013, 03:53:30 PM »
Well, we are (slowly) realizing brains come in more forms than we originally believed. If a slime's basic form includes a brain that encompasses pieces/parts of its entire form, they may end up being smarter than we are. Remember, we can fooled into thinking something is not very smart because it approaches things in a different (alien) way.
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Re: The intelligence of Slime Molds
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2013, 05:40:47 PM »
Now we know what kind of cells regenerating trolls are made of.
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Re: The intelligence of Slime Molds
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2013, 10:14:34 AM »
 :)  Reading the title of the thread; Slime, Molds and intelligence; got me thinking I think I know a few "people" shaped slime or mold that have some intelligence. ;D
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Re: The intelligence of Slime Molds
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2013, 01:30:22 PM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3v_ogRaTf4
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