Traffic - From Insects to Interstates
Explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics, physics, and behavioral science in this 1-hour 12-minute World Science Festival panel discussion on traffic. Discover how the movement patterns of insects, fish, and wildebeests can inform solutions to urban congestion. Join moderator Robert Krulwich and experts Mitchell Joachim, Anna Nagurney, and Iain Couzin as they delve into creative and counterintuitive approaches to one of modern society's most persistent challenges. Learn about the dynamics of animal swarms, the future of car design, innovative traffic system concepts, and the cultural influences on transportation. Gain insights into why fish schools navigate effortlessly while humans struggle with collisions, and consider radical ideas like removing highways to improve urban mobility.