This 5 page paper examines the two viewpoints and concludes with the argument that de-centralization is at the mercy of the centralized organizations already in place and even more at the mercy of the governmental forces. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Inasmuch as the only way to abate the fast-spreading livestock disease is to destroy the animal, the implied financial loss associated with the demise of thousands upon thousands of farm animals is unfathomable. Bibliography lists 7 sources. A 10 page paper describing the intelligence and learning capabilities of insects.
Emphasis is put on social insects.
Studies are described that support the statements of an insect's abilities. The main insect in focus is the ant as it is the most thoroughly studied. Bibliography lists 9 sources. The writer subjectively discusses whether animals and machines can be viewed as persons using philosophies discussed in Leiber's book. No bibliography sources are used.