# 🧠 Active Inference & Behavior Engineering for Teams

**Daniel A. Friedman** (2020) · *Zenodo*

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## Abstract

> This paper proposes a comprehensive framework for Remote Teams that integrates Active Inference with Systems Engineering to enhance communication and decision-making processes. By leveraging the Free Energy Principle, the authors aim to develop effective ontologies, narratives, and tools that can significantly improve team functionality and productivity.

## Keywords

`behavior engineering` · `systems engineering` · `organizational behavior` · `complex adaptive systems` · `team formation` · `behavioral design`

## Key Contributions

- Establishes the importance of effective communication systems in both natural and designed teams.
- Synthesizes Active Inference with Systems Engineering to formalize Remote Team processes.
- Explores the application of Active Inference in both located and all-online Remote Teams.
- Addresses the need for a structured approach to team communication and lifecycle management.

## Methods

- Utilizes the Active Inference framework to analyze communication in teams.
- Applies Systems Engineering principles to define and manage team functions.
- Investigates the role of narratives and ontologies in enhancing team communication.
- Examines the dynamics of team formation and the impact of shared organizational culture.

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## Citation

```bibtex
@article{2020_BehaviorEngineering,
  author = {Daniel A. Friedman},
  title = {{Active Inference & Behavior Engineering for Teams}},
  journal = {Zenodo},
  year = {2020},
  doi = {10.5281/zenodo.4021163},
}
```

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