Their works and others are listed in the global brain bibliography. Individual humans may seem similar to the cells of a social superorganism, but they are still much more independent than ants or cells (Heylighen & Campbell, 1995). This is especially clear if we look at the remaining competition, conflicts and misunderstandings between individuals and groups. In that sense it may be more similar to organisms like slime molds or sponges, whose cells can live individually as well as…