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**AnypecekceS** · 05-01-2009, 10:39 PM

http://www.dur.ac.uk/robert.kentridge/bpp2mem1.html

Haven't read enough to comment yet.

**Extipletape** · 05-01-2009, 11:08 PM

Having ideas?

**Dr.Hoodoba** · 05-01-2009, 11:10 PM

I'm well aware that there are lots of factual questions I'm missing here (like whether flatworms leave a distinct trail that others could follow, etc.) but has anybody read anything about this report and whether it's since been discredited or bolstered?

Morphic resonance.

It's been noted in many animals. Once enough animals in one location learn a certain trick, suddenly similar animals know how to do it spontaneously. The spread is far too swift for it to be observational learning.

It's like when foil tops were introduced to milk bottles in Britain. Everything was fine until one day, a few Blue Tits were noticed pecking open the tops to get the cream (dairy products aren't in their natural diet). Then (KABOOM!), all over the country they were all at it.

**ChrisGoldstein** · 05-01-2009, 11:29 PM

I don't claim any sort "Wow Man!" magic to it. It's just a label attached to something that's pretty inexplicable right now.

Some prefer to term it "Non-observational learning", but that's such a terribly prosaic title. "Morphic resonance" is like having your nuts tickled in comparison.

**JasminBerkova** · 05-01-2009, 11:41 PM

Morphic resonance.

It's been noted in many animals. Once enough animals in one location learn a certain trick, suddenly similar animals know how to do it spontaneously. The spread is far too swift for it to be observational learning.

It's like when foil tops were introduced to milk bottles in Britain. Everything was fine until one day, a few Blue Tits were noticed pecking open the tops to get the cream (dairy products aren't in their natural diet). Then (KABOOM!), all over the country they were all at it.

**twinaircant** · 05-02-2009, 12:12 AM

Seeing as it's linked to flatworms and other possessors of rudimentary intelligence, it may also explain the phenomenal popularity of Rick Rolling.

**praboobolbode** · 05-02-2009, 12:15 AM

TVTropes

**leareliovag** · 05-03-2009, 04:10 AM

I'm positive posts have been deleted from this thread.

**tramdoctorsss** · 05-03-2009, 12:02 PM

I don't see any deleted posts in this thread.

I don't know how everything works though. I can see deleted posts in other threads though.

JM

**MannoFr** · 05-03-2009, 12:08 PM

I remember that too, was it another thread? Or is there something other than deletion that can happen?

JM

**CalBettaulp** · 05-03-2009, 12:27 PM

I think Oerdin just dreamed that. Horrific penile trauma is clearly bothering him.

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Dr.Hoodoba Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	I'm well aware that there are lots of factual questions I'm missing here (like whether flatworms leave a distinct trail that others could follow, etc.) but has anybody read anything about this report and whether it's since been discredited or bolstered? Morphic resonance. It's been noted in many animals. Once enough animals in one location learn a certain trick, suddenly similar animals know how to do it spontaneously. The spread is far too swift for it to be observational learning. It's like when foil tops were introduced to milk bottles in Britain. Everything was fine until one day, a few Blue Tits were noticed pecking open the tops to get the cream (dairy products aren't in their natural diet). Then (KABOOM!), all over the country they were all at it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-01-2009, 11:29 PM	#4
ChrisGoldstein Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	I don't claim any sort "Wow Man!" magic to it. It's just a label attached to something that's pretty inexplicable right now. Some prefer to term it "Non-observational learning", but that's such a terribly prosaic title. "Morphic resonance" is like having your nuts tickled in comparison. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-01-2009, 11:41 PM	#5
JasminBerkova Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 529 Senior Member	Morphic resonance. It's been noted in many animals. Once enough animals in one location learn a certain trick, suddenly similar animals know how to do it spontaneously. The spread is far too swift for it to be observational learning. It's like when foil tops were introduced to milk bottles in Britain. Everything was fine until one day, a few Blue Tits were noticed pecking open the tops to get the cream (dairy products aren't in their natural diet). Then (KABOOM!), all over the country they were all at it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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