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Mandevillian intelligence.

¹Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ UK.

|April 2, 2019

Summary

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Mandevillian intelligence suggests individual cognitive flaws can enhance collective success. This concept re-evaluates cognitive systems by potentially leveraging individual shortcomings for group achievement.

Keywords:

Cognitive technology Collective cognition Collective intelligence Group cognition Social epistemology Social simulation

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Philosophy of Mind
Social Epistemology

Background:

Traditional views of intelligence focus on individual cognitive strengths.
Collective intelligence research often aims to mitigate individual limitations.
The concept of 'Mandevillian intelligence' offers a contrasting perspective.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce and define Mandevillian intelligence.
Review empirical research supporting the concept.
Explore philosophical, scientific, and engineering implications.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of Mandevillian intelligence.
Literature review of relevant empirical studies.
Philosophical and scientific argumentation.

Main Results:

Individual cognitive vices can functionally contribute to collective cognitive success.
The value of interventions depends on the level of analysis (individual vs. collective).
Exploiting individual cognitive shortcomings can be a viable strategy for collective success.

Conclusions:

Mandevillian intelligence challenges conventional approaches to cognitive systems.
Rethinking the design and evaluation of collective cognitive systems is necessary.
Individual cognitive limitations may be valuable assets in certain collective contexts.