Why We're More Like Ants Than Chimps Guest: Mark Moffett, research biologist and author, “The Human Swarm: How Our Societies Arise, Thrive, and Fall” We may have more DNA in common with chimps, but when it comes to how our societies function, we're more like ants. What we can learn from insect society can help us better understand our own identities. Visit his website here: http://www.doctorbugs.com/ Swarm Intelligence Guest: Simon Garnier, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, New Jersey Institute of Technology A single ant may not seem to be so smart, but since the insects are so specialized, they work together to form a brilliant organization.