In the vast savannah, a pride of lions and an ant colony lived side-by-side.
The male lion, majestic and commanding, lorded over its pride and insisted everyone gather around it at the watering hole. Here, in close proximity to one another, the lion handed out assignments and ensured he could keep tabs on each pride member.
Meanwhile, the ant colony embodied a complex network based on distributed communication, autonomy, and flexibility.
The lion roared with laughter at the ants scattered across the savannah, working without needing to gather in a single place.
“How can they get anything done? Who will protect them? Who will tell them what do to?”
The lion believed in the power of physical unity and took pride in its structured meetings.
One day, a massive sandstorm hit the savannah. The lion found itself lost in the swirling sands. The pride members scattered, not knowing where one another or their leader was. Many perished, their pride smashed beyond usefulness.
The ant colony adapted quickly. Their decentralized operation and robust communication lines ensured their work continued seamlessly. They shifted bases when required, communicating through their resilient network. Yes, they also lost members, but although sad, the colony strived forth undeterred.
