Hivemind

Quick meaning: Hivemind is a noun meaning (science fiction) A collection of minds somehow linked or unified, possibly as if by telepathy.

Meaning

(science fiction) A collection of minds somehow linked or unified, possibly as if by telepathy.

More Meanings

1. (figuratively, by extension) Collective intelligence, especially when facilitated by communications technology.
2. (figuratively, by extension, derogatory) A group of people who uncritically share beliefs, behave very similarly or mindlessly follow orders.

Example Sentences

The hive mind should be thought of as a tool. Empowering the collective does not empower individuals — just the reverse is true.

The marvel of “hive mind” is that no one is in control, and yet an invisible hand governs, a hand that emerges from very dumb members.

It traces the growth of homo gestalt with the uniting of six lovely outcasts of society who have psi powers and come together as a hive mind, thus creating a gestalt super-being.

There are many places, of course, on the internet where a utopian ideal of "here comes everybody" prevails, where the anonymous hive mind is fantastically curious and productive.

Word Forms

• hiveminds
• hive mind

Synonyms for hivemind

Depending on context, synonyms include groupmind, sheeple.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mindlink, megamind, cybermind, overmind, groupmind, metapsychosis.

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