Abstract Collective intelligence, the ability of groups to achieve more than the sum of individual contributions, manifests in two distinct forms: emergent and facilitated. Emergent collective intelligence arises spontaneously through decentralized interactions, whereas facilitated collective intelligence is intentionally structured and goal-driven. This article explores the theoretical underpinnings of both types of collective intelligence, drawing onContinue reading “Emergent vs. Facilitated Collective Intelligence: A Comparative Analysis Across Disciplines”
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Fractal Intelligence: An Hypothesis of Self-Organization in Natural Systems
Abstract This paper introduces the hypothesis of “fractal intelligence”, proposing that the essence of intelligence is self-organization, or negentropy, which manifests across different scales of complexity in natural systems. Intelligence, in this view, is not merely a property of cognitive beings but an inherent pattern in nature that resists entropy. By examining self-similar patterns, emergentContinue reading “Fractal Intelligence: An Hypothesis of Self-Organization in Natural Systems”
River of Infinite Wisdom
In a distant valley surrounded by towering mountains, there lived a humble scholar who spent his days contemplating the mysteries of the universe. He sought to understand the nature of all things, believing that if he could grasp the essence of the world, he would achieve true wisdom. One day, the scholar met a wiseContinue reading “River of Infinite Wisdom”
We’re All Just Sons and Daughters
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled between towering mountains and vast plains, the people were struggling—not with hunger or poverty, but with a malaise that gnawed at their minds. The townsfolk, once lively and engaged, had retreated into their homes, consumed by the endless streams of information pouring in from their screens.Continue reading “We’re All Just Sons and Daughters”
The Wise Entrepreneurial Frog and the Roiling Waters
Once upon a time, in a peaceful pond nestled in a lush green forest, there lived a wise old business frog named Eldrin. He was a thoughtful and caring creature, known for his wisdom and deep concern for his family, friends, and the entire frog community. He was also a well respected fly-catcher. One day,Continue reading “The Wise Entrepreneurial Frog and the Roiling Waters”
The AI Apprentice: A Cybernetic Fable
In the distant future, in a place that was neither here nor there, but somewhere in between—where silicon dreams and binary whispers converged—there was a young programmer named Leo, who toiled under the tutelage of the venerable Dr. Orin, a sorcerer of circuits and conjurer of code. Dr. Orin was a master of the arcaneContinue reading “The AI Apprentice: A Cybernetic Fable”
The Story of Limits to Growth
In ancient China, there was a sage who served a wise emperor. The emperor, impressed by the sage’s foresight and wisdom, asked the sage how the empire could prosper for centuries to come. The sage, understanding the emperor’s desire for eternal prosperity, offered a story instead of advice. “Your Majesty,” the sage began, “imagine aContinue reading “The Story of Limits to Growth”
The Tale of the World Wide Web of Wisdom
Once upon a time, in the heart of an ancient forest, there lived a council of wise spiders, known far and wide for their knowledge and wisdom. The council’s leader, a venerable spider named Eldra, envisioned a grand plan to weave a World Wide Web that would capture the collective knowledge and wisdom of theContinue reading “The Tale of the World Wide Web of Wisdom”
Adopting the Systems Worldview
Dear Diary: It should be clear by now that all living things are value generators. We all, humans plants and animals, take inputs from our environments and produce outputs that are of greater value for ourselves and others. And when we do so, we sustain a state of happiness. So what is that “value“? PartContinue reading “Adopting the Systems Worldview”
The Simple Systems Worldview
Our civilization is becoming increasingly complex. But our brains are not getting smarter. We need to adopt a more efficient “methodical intelligence “. Science, for example, is a methodical intelligence. However, our conventional sciences evolved piecemeal and in disciplinary silos. Similarly, management practices have been sufficient in local contexts, but now all local economies competeContinue reading “The Simple Systems Worldview”
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