The Honeybee Democracy (book)

"The Honeybee Democracy" by Thomas D. Seeley explores how honeybee colonies make collective decisions, similar to a democratic process. When choosing a new hive site, scout bees evaluate options and return to inform others through a series of waggle dances. Through a decentralized, consensus-based process, the colony effectively selects the best location. The book highlights how bees’ methods of communication and cooperation exemplify complex, efficient decision-making without hierarchical control, offering insights into natural systems of collective intelligence and leadership applicable beyond beekeeping.