Learning from the Octopus

This title shows us how the study of ecology and evolution can fortify us against disaster and war. It's like clockwork: when disaster strikes, the government implements measure to prevent the same event from happening again. This reactionary approach is hardly reassuring, but what else can we do? L [...]
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This title shows us how the study of ecology and evolution can fortify us against disaster and war. It's like clockwork: when disaster strikes, the government implements measure to prevent the same event from happening again. This reactionary approach is hardly reassuring, but what else can we do? Learn from nature, argues ecologist Rafe Sagarin. In "Learning from the Octopus", Sagarin offers a glimpse of a new security strategy, one that relies on adaptable methods to protect us from threats both known and unknown,. How should we alert others of danger? Learn from the woodchuck: at constant risk of predation, the species has evolved sophisticated warning systems and ways of separating false alarms from real ones. How can we avoid threats? Study the octopus, the paragon of variability. Providing a fresh approach to an age-old problem, "Learning from the Octopus" offers a fascinating look at the natural science of security.