Beginning with great examples of human collective intelligence such as the building sites of Gothic cathedrals, and moving on to particular forms of collective intelligence such as that of ants, this panel discusson will discover relationships and relations between collective intelligence and AI and the ways in which they determine and sustain new systems of relationships and circulation of ideas.

The Biennale Architettura 2025 features the Speakers’ Corner to host the Workshops, activities and debates included in the GENS Public Programme, marshalling collective intelligence to transform the built and natural environments in response to the climate crisis and expanding the meaning of Intelligens through public discourse. Located in a prominent position within the Corderie dell’Arsenale, the Speakers’ Corner is designed by Christopher Hawthorne, Johnston Marklee, and Florencia Rodriguez.

Speakers: Mario Rasetti (Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics, Polytechnic University of Turin), Giuseppe Italiano (Professor of Computer Science, Director of Ai4Society – Luiss Guido Carli University), Antonello Marotta (Professor of Design, Department of Architecture, Design and Urban Planning, University of Sassari), Donato A. Grasso (Professor of General Zoology, Ethoecology and Sociobiology, University of Parma), Maura Gancitano (Philosopher, Founder of Tlon), Elena Lovera (President of Formedil), Luigi Serio
Moderated by: Sebastiano Maffettone (Philosopher, Director of Ethos – Luiss Guido Carli University)