Distributed Knowledge and Emergent Orders: Uncovering the Motivations and Incentives Behind Harmful Behavior

The speakers delve into the concept of distributed knowledge and emergent orders, highlighting the flaws of centralized plans during the COVID crisis. They explore the motivations behind individuals who engage in harmful behavior, discussing how perverse financial incentives and the desire for recognition may drive individuals to cause harm. They also introduce a project aimed at uncovering the root incentives behind a cover-up related to gain of function research.