Hypothesis

Highly folded surfaces in nature have a purpose

Aggregation into herds, shoals and flocks does not depend on the senses or on leaders

The brain, a delicate and easily-damaged organ, is in an exposed anatomical position

What happens if the brain’s fractal geometry is impaired?

Might consciousness be shared across brains to enhance social organisation?

Biologically plausible processes are now recognised that could explain brain-brain synchrony