tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181327480848828236.post780750965926258700..comments2024-01-30T09:28:20.715+01:00Comments on Val's Random Comments: The Green Brain - Frank HerbertValashainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13766127527509268224noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181327480848828236.post-21061680943679173622010-07-09T14:51:08.281+02:002010-07-09T14:51:08.281+02:00No doubt they are smarter than most people realize...No doubt they are smarter than most people realize but what Herbert describes in the book is still way beyond what Mr. Chittka's research suggests they are capable of.Valashainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766127527509268224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181327480848828236.post-76706378891065977332010-07-09T13:43:39.048+02:002010-07-09T13:43:39.048+02:00Insects are creatures with great intelligence. We ...Insects are creatures with <a href="http://news.mongabay.com/2010/0629-hance_chittka.html" rel="nofollow">great intelligence</a>. We should be amazed at how they think. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181327480848828236.post-62999021769306121332010-07-01T15:39:24.359+02:002010-07-01T15:39:24.359+02:00If you want to read Herbert this is probably not w...If you want to read Herbert this is probably not where I'd recommend you start. I really think it is one of his lesser books. Both the ecology theme and the insect theme can be found in other books. Dune of course, but Helstrom's Hive comet to mind in particular in this context.Valashainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766127527509268224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181327480848828236.post-91238284576401400492010-07-01T14:52:37.226+02:002010-07-01T14:52:37.226+02:00Well I haven't read any book of him yet. But I...Well I haven't read any book of him yet. But I felt this onw is something of my interest so I am looking forward to read my first book of him. I hope I enjoy his writing.<br><a href="http://www.dubaifurnishedrentals.com/" rel="nofollow">dubai apartments</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171187039932152553noreply@blogger.com