This is the most fundamental aspect of SI. The individual agent within the swarm is extremely limited in its capability to achieve the goal for the entire swarm. The natural system applies division of labor with individual agents performing a set of very specific responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of the swarm.
For example, all the bees in a hive are not doing the same thing. There is a clear division of labor within the bee hive based on the type of the bee. The Queen bee is responsible for laying eggs, the male drones are responsible for reproduction, and the worker bees build the hive and work to get food for the entire population. They also take care of the Queen bee and the drones by feeding them. ...
