Transmission principle
Lessons from Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Pass the trick on.
Flock-Taught Problem Solving
Core lesson
A discovery becomes stronger when it can travel from one mind to another.
Biological basis
Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are social, vocal parrots known for problem-solving, learning from others, manipulating objects with strong beaks and feet, and maintaining flock contact through loud calls.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
Shared learningGroup intelligenceTeachingCreative problem-solvingCultural spread