Institutions, Innovation, and the Social Production of Collective (Un)Intelligence

Explore the dynamics of collective intelligence and innovation in scientific institutions through this 32-minute lecture by Jacob Foster from the University of California, Los Angeles. Delve into the model system of human science, examining examples of collective unintelligence and the organization of scientific attention. Investigate the limitations of collective discovery, modal strategies, and risk-taking approaches in research. Analyze failure modes, overfitting issues, and the distribution of attention within scientific communities. Gain insights into benchmark usage and collective creativity, ultimately understanding the complex interplay between institutions and the social production of knowledge.

Introduction
Model system of human science
Examples of collective unintelligence
Organization of attention
Scientific attention
Limitations of collective discovery
Modal strategy
Risktaking strategies
Failure mode
Overfitting
How attention is distributed
Benchmark usage
Collective creativity
Conclusion