Lest you think me irreverent, I should point out that slime molds are incredibly complex organisms whose swarm mechanics can effectively implement a logical distributed AI.
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That's the secret to dealing with hornets, Jim. They don't know humans make rifle shots; they don't know where the noise came from. You gotta stand still and don't move, and they won't chase you. If you run, they know you're guilty.