In psychology:
Collective consciousness
Conformity (psychology)
Groupthink
In animal behavior:
The apparent consciousness of colonies of social insects such as ants, bees and termites
In artificial intelligence, robotics and software:
Swarm intelligence
Hivemind (software), a software framework
In philosophy:
Universal mind may be defined as the nonlocal and atemporal "hive mind" of all aggregates, components, constituents, relationships, personalities, entities, technologies, processes and cycles of the universe.
In science fiction:
group mind (science fiction), a type of collective consciousness
hon·ey·comb
1. To fill with holes or compartments; riddle: cliffs that were honeycombed with caves and grottoes.
2. to permeate honeycombed with spies
Noun 1. honeycomb - a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae
structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
beehive, hive - a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
2. honeycomb - a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
framework - a structure supporting or containing something
framework - a structure supporting or containing something
Verb 1. honeycomb - carve a honeycomb pattern into; "The cliffs were honeycombed"
fret - carve a pattern into
2. honeycomb - penetrate thoroughly and into every part; "the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization"
penetrate, perforate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest"
3. honeycomb - make full of cavities, like a honeycomb
vary, alter, change - become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"
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