Table 3 Internal contradictions of an Ant.
From: A contradiction-centered model for the emergence of swarm intelligence
Contradiction | Description |
|---|---|
c1. Exploration vs. Exploitation | While foraging for food, whether to find new food sources or return to the found food sources; While carrying food, whether to explore a new path back to the nest or follow the path other ants have explored |
c2. Safety vs. Collision | Whether the ant may collide with other ants around |
