### Summary
This paper gives an algorithm for simulating flocks, herds, and schools of independent creatures.
### Problem
It's prohibitively time-consuming for an animator to individually create each individual in a flock.
### Methods Used
The method described in the paper gives each agent in the flock a simple AI governed by a small set of rules, as follows:
* Each boid (individual) should avoid colliding with others nearby
* Each boid should attempt to move at the same speed as its neighbors
* Each boid should attempt to stay near other boids
### Key Ideas
Complex flocking behavior can be simulated by using a small set of rules over a large number of independent simulated creatures.