I hate to point flaws in your analysis. But then that is what I do, you use a very basic biologic organism to shoot holes in Dan's monoculture theory. In some ways the multiple stalks of wheat are dependent upon one another for reproduction. Also, if you expand your analysis to more complex organisms the interdependence of organisms upon one another continues to hold up. I have heard Dan speak on numerous occasions and he brings a very interesting perspective to the IT world. If my memory serves correctly his formal training was as a biostatistician which is where his monoculture theory originates. Your mileage may vary. But just my two cents on the topic.
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I hate to point flaws in your analysis. But then that is what I do, you use a very basic biologic organism to shoot holes in Dan's monoculture theory. In some ways the multiple stalks of wheat are dependent upon one another for reproduction. Also, if you expand your analysis to more complex organisms the interdependence of organisms upon one another continues to hold up. I have heard Dan speak on numerous occasions and he brings a very interesting perspective to the IT world. If my memory serves correctly his formal training was as a biostatistician which is where his monoculture theory originates. Your mileage may vary. But just my two cents on the topic.