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A '''hive mind''', '''group mind''' or '''gestalt consciousness''' was a collection of separate, distinct organisms with a shared consciousness, which may or may not have meant that the creatures were without individuality.
A '''hive mind''', '''group mind''' or '''gestalt consciousness''' was a collection of separate, distinct organisms with a shared consciousness, which may or may not have meant that the creatures were without individuality.


In the case of a hive mind, though, the general idea was that the same mind existed in multiple, separate beings or that each being's mind was linked with the others, allowing all organisms to know what was happening to any one organism of the hive. It was also a trait of a hive mind that each individual of the hive referred to itself as "we" or "us" rather than "I", showing that it spoke for the entire hive mind.
In the case of a hive mind, though, the general idea was that the same mind existed in multiple, separate beings or that each being's mind was linked with the others, allowing all organisms to know what was happening to any one organism of the hive. It was also a trait of a hive mind that each individual of the hive referred to itself as "we" or "us" rather than "I", showing that it spoke for the entire hive mind.


Hive minds often had a shared memory. ([[DW]]: ''[[Last of the Time Lords]]'')
Hive minds often had a shared memory. ([[DW]]: ''[[Last of the Time Lords]]'')
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The [[Ood]], the [[Bane]] and the [[Family of Blood]] were psychically linked but still retained their individualism. Some hive minds even had leaders. The [[Amaryll]] were led by the [[Controller (Alvega)|Alvega Controller]]; the Wirrn had a leader; the Rutans had a [[Rutan Queen|Queen]]; and the [[Shalka]] were led by [[Shalka Prime]].
The [[Ood]], the [[Bane]] and the [[Family of Blood]] were psychically linked but still retained their individualism. Some hive minds even had leaders. The [[Amaryll]] were led by the [[Controller (Alvega)|Alvega Controller]]; the Wirrn had a leader; the Rutans had a [[Rutan Queen|Queen]]; and the [[Shalka]] were led by [[Shalka Prime]].


Because of their abilities and similaritesto known hive minds, both the [[Vespiform]]s and the [[Hervoken]] may have been hive minds as well. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Unicorn and the Wasp]]'', [[NSA]]: ''[[Forever Autumn]]'')
Because of their abilities and similarities to known hive minds, both the [[Vespiform]]s and the [[Hervoken]] may have been hive minds as well. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Unicorn and the Wasp]]'', [[NSA]]: ''[[Forever Autumn]]'')


[[Torchwood 3|Torchwood]] theorised that [[Weevil]]s had a low level telepathic ability to share emotions. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'')
[[Torchwood 3|Torchwood]] theorised that [[Weevil]]s had a low level telepathic ability to share emotions. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'')


[[Richard Harries]] speculated that all beings had a collective memory that could be accessed. He experimented on [[rat]]s to test this hypothesis. ([[EDA]]: ''[[The Banquo Legacy]]'')
[[Richard Harries]] speculated that all beings had a collective memory that could be accessed. He experimented on [[rat]]s to test this hypothesis. ([[EDA]]: ''[[The Banquo Legacy]]'')


The [[Psionovore]]s had an undefined natural energy existence, but could coalesce into a gestalt physical form, given enough will. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Minuet in Hell]]'')
The [[Psionovore]]s had an undefined natural energy existence, but could coalesce into a gestalt physical form, given enough will. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Minuet in Hell]]'')

Revision as of 23:05, 7 August 2011

A hive mind, group mind or gestalt consciousness was a collection of separate, distinct organisms with a shared consciousness, which may or may not have meant that the creatures were without individuality.

In the case of a hive mind, though, the general idea was that the same mind existed in multiple, separate beings or that each being's mind was linked with the others, allowing all organisms to know what was happening to any one organism of the hive. It was also a trait of a hive mind that each individual of the hive referred to itself as "we" or "us" rather than "I", showing that it spoke for the entire hive mind.

Hive minds often had a shared memory. (DW: Last of the Time Lords)

The Ood, the Bane and the Family of Blood were psychically linked but still retained their individualism. Some hive minds even had leaders. The Amaryll were led by the Alvega Controller; the Wirrn had a leader; the Rutans had a Queen; and the Shalka were led by Shalka Prime.

Because of their abilities and similarities to known hive minds, both the Vespiforms and the Hervoken may have been hive minds as well. (DW: The Unicorn and the Wasp, NSA: Forever Autumn)

Torchwood theorised that Weevils had a low level telepathic ability to share emotions. (TW: Combat)

Richard Harries speculated that all beings had a collective memory that could be accessed. He experimented on rats to test this hypothesis. (EDA: The Banquo Legacy)

The Psionovores had an undefined natural energy existence, but could coalesce into a gestalt physical form, given enough will. (BFA: Minuet in Hell)

Known hive minds

Hive mind