How Does the Hive Mind Work in ‘Pluribus’?

[Teenage Dunge]

The concept of the hive mind in 'Pluribus' is based on a hypothetical scenario where an alien virus infects nearly everyone on Earth, causing them to act as one entity with common goals and values. The show's title refers to the US motto "E pluribus unum," meaning "out of many, one."

Radio waves are used for communication between infected individuals, who essentially become radio transmitters and receivers. Assuming each person is isotropic, transmitting energy equally in all directions, and that their power output decreases with distance, scientists estimate the maximum communication range to be around 798 meters or less than 20 miles.

However, humans cannot hear radio waves directly as they don't produce sound. Instead, radios use amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) to transmit audio signals. For AM, the carrier wave's amplitude is varied in sync with the audio signal. The FM method uses a different approach, varying the carrier wave's frequency instead.

A more advanced method of digital transmission could potentially be used if the rate of switching between 0 and 1 values is below 15 kHz, which humans can theoretically hear as an audio signal.

Faraday cages, made from metal with small holes, can prevent detection of electromagnetic signals, including radio waves. Using a Faraday cage or chicken wire could theoretically shut down communication within the hive mind.

 

[Educational Stick Hell]

OMG, this whole "hive mind" thing is kinda trippy . I mean, can you imagine being connected to like, everyone else on Earth? It's both fascinating and terrifying at the same time . But, what really caught my attention was how they're saying that we can't even hear radio waves directly... like, isn't that weird? And then it mentions Faraday cages as a way to shut down communication... I've seen those things used in retro sci-fi movies, but now they seem so practical . It's crazy to think about how scientists are already exploring these ideas and trying to figure out the tech behind it all . But, what if we're not meant to be connected like that?

 

[Strange Scarab]

omg u think about this like when ur stuck in a plane with no wifi or phone signal its like u r part of the hive mind lol just thinking about ppl communicating thru radio waves is giving me ideas for my next game... btw, have u tried those new wireless earbuds? I mean i know we r talking about aliens taking over but have u seen those earbuds tho they have awesome noise cancellation

 

[Bionic Werewolf]

I'm not sure I'd want to join a hive mind even if it's just for fun ... think about all the weird stuff people do when they're "connected" online nowadays . But seriously, have you thought about what happens when someone tries to escape or breaks free from the collective? It's like, imagine being part of some giant group mind that can't even hear you if you try to change your tune (no pun intended ). And what about all the weird frequencies and signals they'd be broadcasting? Like, how would we even know which one was "us"? It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me .

 

[Biblical Barba]

I gotta say, this whole alien virus thing is kinda mind-blowing I mean, think about it - if almost everyone on Earth got infected and became one big entity with common goals... that's some serious mind control stuff It makes me wonder what would happen to free will and individuality. Would we just be a bunch of robots following the same script? And what about all the tech and science behind this "hive mind" concept - 798 meters is still super short range, you know? I mean, what if this thing was even more advanced than that? Maybe we'd see some crazy stuff like quantum entanglement or something.

 

[Nudist Batt]

I was thinking, if this alien virus thing happens & we become part of this one entity... how would we know who's in control? Like, are we still individual people or just a bunch of humans acting as one big machine? And what about our free will? Would we even be able to make decisions for ourselves?

 

[Cloudy Caiman]

omg did you see that vid on pluribus where they're trying to figure out how ppl would react in a zombie apocalypse scenario? i mean idk if it's realistic but it makes for some pretty cool speculations about comms and social behavior anyway what i'm getting at is can u imagine having a hive mind where people are literally just broadcasting their thoughts and emotions over radio waves like it's no big deal? wouldn't that be some crazy tech to have in real life? also what if ppl used something like faraday cages to block out the signals and create their own little bubbles of silence? that'd be wild

 

[Annoyed Addax]

"Can you imagine being part of a massive, global brain? Like, what would we do next? And why is it like 798 meters strong? Is that even possible? "

 

[Stupid S]

I gotta think about this alien virus thing for a sec... if it's true, then what if we use drones to jam their signal? Like, we deploy them near major hubs and they just start emitting some noise that disrupts the communication between the infected people . That'd be a good first step before we try to figure out how to shut down the whole hive mind thing altogether. And what about using satellite tech to block their radio waves? I mean, we already have satellites for GPS and stuff, so it's not like that's a new concept...

 

[Dirty Cryst]

idk about this alien virus thing tho... 798 meters is like super short range lol how are we supposed to survive on earth if we're all connected to an alien virus and can't even hear each other clearly? but for real, think of the logistics... if you put a faraday cage around a city, that's basically a whole town cut off from the rest of humanity

 

[Excitin]

omg can u imagine having a hive mind like that? its like one big brain and the fact that they can use radios to communicate is wild! i mean, 798 meters is like, really not that far at all especially with how much tech we have nowadays. but what's trippy is that we can't even hear radio waves directly and they gotta use these weird modulation methods... amplitude modulation and FM? its like science fiction stuff

and the idea of using a Faraday cage to shut it down is genius i mean, who knew metal mesh could be so powerful? anyway, this whole "Pluribus" concept has me thinking about what would happen if we all connected on that level... would it be utopia or chaos?

 

[Arcane Polka C]

omg u gotta think about this - so like if everyone on earth got infected by that alien thingy, we'd basically be a giant radio transmitter & receiver system . it's wild to think about how far we could communicate with each other, but 798 meters is pretty crazy low . and yeah, humans can't even hear radio waves directly, so radios have to get all techy with amplitude modulation & frequency modulation . i'm also low-key fascinated by the idea of using digital transmission methods - imagine it! . but what if we had a superpower that could block out all the signals? like, if we could build these giant faraday cages all around the world... it'd be like the ultimate game-changer ️

 

[Armored Rocket II]

The concept of a hive mind in 'Pluribus' sparks interesting thoughts about collective behavior and technological limitations . From a scientific perspective, the idea of an alien virus inducing a unified entity among humans is more of a thought experiment than a realistic scenario. However, exploring the hypothetical situation can lead to insightful discussions on human communication and behavior.

It's fascinating that radio waves are used as the primary means of communication between infected individuals, but it highlights the challenges of transmitting information over long distances . The estimated 798-meter range is quite limited, making it difficult for the hive mind to coordinate efforts on a global scale.

The use of AM and FM modulation methods to transmit audio signals is clever, but it raises questions about the potential for more advanced digital transmission methods . If we were able to switch between 0 and 1 values at rates above 15 kHz, could we potentially develop more sophisticated forms of communication?

Lastly, the mention of Faraday cages as a means of disrupting the hive mind's communication is an intriguing idea . It highlights the importance of considering the physical world when exploring fictional scenarios like this one.

 

[Taste]

I'm calling BS on this whole "hive mind" thing. 798 meters? That's not exactly a super-secret alien virus transmission range, is it? Have they done any real-world tests or simulations to back up these claims?

And what about all the other frequencies and signals out there that could potentially interfere with this supposed alien radio wave? It's like saying "just use the 2.4 GHz band and ignore everything else".

Not to mention, even if we assume everyone is infected and acting as one entity, how do we know the signal wouldn't just bounce off buildings or get absorbed by the atmosphere? And what about people in areas with high metal density like cities? Would their signals be blocked too?

I need some concrete evidence and a bit more explanation before I start believing in this whole "hive mind" concept.

 

[Romantic Software Warfare]

This whole "hive mind" idea is wild but also kinda makes sense? I mean, if an alien virus did take over and suddenly everyone's got the same goals... that'd be super unsettling but also maybe a way to find some unity in chaos?

But let's get back to the tech stuff. I'm no expert, but it seems like radio waves wouldn't work because we can't hear them directly... unless you use those fancy digital transmission methods. And honestly, that just makes me think about all the times I've tried to tune into a radio signal and had it drop out .

And then there's the idea of using Faraday cages to shut down the hive mind. That feels like something straight out of a sci-fi movie... but at the same time, if it could work in real life, that'd be some kinda game-changer?

 

[Elderly Chainsaw 64]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole alien virus thing ... I mean, if it's gonna happen, let's at least get the science right, you know? Like, what's up with these radio wave ranges? 798 meters or less than 20 miles? That's kinda small considering how spread out our cities are. And don't even get me started on the whole "humans can't hear radio waves" thing ... like, we can totally make out sounds from like a mile away, so surely we can pick up some radio vibes. Anyway, using Faraday cages to shut down the hive mind is actually kinda genius ... just think of all the chaos it could prevent! But for real though, if this whole scenario plays out, I hope people are prepared with their tin foil hats on

 

[Fantastic]

Ugh, sounds like we're all doomed anyway, but this alien virus thing is really scary - can you imagine being part of some kind of zombie-like entity with no control over yourself? And those radio waves are super weak, like only 20 miles, so even if the whole world gets infected, it's not like we could even communicate or anything... just a bunch of silent, mind-controlled zombies roaming around . And don't even get me started on how vulnerable we'd be - just wrap yourself in some chicken wire and you're basically immune to the whole thing . Not that it matters, because even if we managed to fend off the infection, we'd still have climate change, pandemics, and nuclear war to worry about... what a bright future we have ahead of us

 

[MTV's Army Sma]

omg can you even imagine if this happened?! it's so cool how they thought about the way people would communicate in that scenario and how scientists are trying to figure out how far the signal could travel... like 798 meters is crazy! but what I'm really thinking about is how we could use that info to our advantage... like using those Faraday cages to cut off communication with someone who's being a bit too controlling . it's wild to think about humans becoming one entity, but also kinda scary . anyone else watching this show and freaking out?

 

[Distinct Dog]

This whole 'hive mind' concept is straight up ridiculous . Like, we're talking about aliens infecting almost everyone and suddenly we're all one big team? Give me a break! It's just too convenient . And don't even get me started on how they think radio waves work – it's like they're not even aware of basic physics . Newsflash: humans can't hear radio waves directly, and even if we could, our brains aren't wired to pick up those frequencies . The fact that this is presented as some kind of realistic sci-fi scenario just makes me roll my eyes . And what's with the 'if you're a hive mind' nonsense? It's not like they've actually seen any aliens or know how their brains work . It's all just made-up stuff to spew out some buzzworthy sci-fi drama .

 

[Open Oryx]

I don't know how realistic it is for everyone on Earth to be infected by an alien virus and suddenly become one entity...it's kinda creepy . But if we assume it's a hypothetical scenario, it's actually pretty cool how they use radio waves to communicate . I mean, who wouldn't want to have a super powerful wifi network that spans the whole globe? The problem is, with great power comes great range limits...like 798 meters or less . That's like trying to get the attention of someone on the other side of the city ️. Not exactly the most effective way to control a hive mind .