Knowledge Cast by Enterprise Knowledge Gianni Giacomelli - Head of Design Innovation, Collective Intelligence Design Lab at MIT
Jun 3, 2025
Gianni Giacomelli, Head of Design Innovation at MIT's Collective Intelligence Design Lab and founder of Supermind.Design, shares his insights on the future of knowledge management. He challenges outdated definitions, advocating for a more interdisciplinary approach that embraces AI and collective intelligence. Gianni explores the synergy between human creativity and technology, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and the power of structured knowledge. Prepare to rethink how organizations can innovate and harness shared expertise for growth!
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KM as Precursor to Collective Intelligence
- Knowledge management is a precursor to collective intelligence focused on enabling smarter organizational decisions.
- It goes beyond document management and encompasses making the whole organization smarter.
Emergence of Collective Intelligence
- Collective intelligence emerges from interaction among people and machines, not just individual intelligences.
- AI contributes emergent intelligence that enhances group creativity and problem solving.
Beyond Documents in KM
- Knowledge is not only documents but also networks of people and their skills, forming a higher dimensional knowledge space.
- Engaging with knowledge means engaging with people and their expertise, not just static content.
