Fish: The Original Traffic ControlThe secret to leaderless, synchronized movement.

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Nature Solved It First

Decentralized systems in nature offer surprisingly effective solutions for complex human problems. A school of fish, for example, moves as a cohesive unit without a leader. Each member simply follows a few rules based on its nearest neighbors, using vision and pressure-sensing organs. This principle of self-organization is now inspiring algorithms for managing autonomous vehicles and drone swarms, aiming to create smoother, more efficient networks without complex central command.