# 🧠 Generative Research Teams: Active Inference Compositions for Research and Meta-Science

**Daniel Friedman, Jakub Smékal** (2023) · *Zenodo*

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## Abstract

> The paper introduces the Generative Research Team (GRT), which integrates human, computational, and informational entities using Active Inference and cognitive security to enhance research processes. It emphasizes the modular roles within GRTs that allow for flexible resource allocation and adaptability to various research challenges.

## Keywords

`Generative Research Team` · `Active Inference` · `generative model` · `cognitive modeling` · `LLMs` · `autonomous agents` · `open science` · `decentralized science` · `Active Blockference` · `meta-prompting`

## Key Contributions

- Exploration of augmented architectures for research teams.
- Integration of Active Inference as a cognitive kernel into GRTs with shared intelligence.
- Application of cognitive models to enhance research processes.
- Provision of lists of related work and tools in the field.

## Methods

- Utilization of Active Inference as a cognitive modeling approach.
- Implementation of systems engineering principles in GRT design.
- Development of communication strategies for effective dissemination of research findings.
- Use of tools like Active Blockference and cadCAD for situational awareness.

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## Citation

```bibtex
@article{2023_GenerativeResearchTeams,
  author = {Daniel Friedman, Jakub Smékal},
  title = {{Generative Research Teams: Active Inference Compositions for Research and Meta-Science}},
  journal = {Zenodo},
  year = {2023},
  doi = {10.5281/zenodo.8164667},
}
```

## File Inventory

- `AGENTS.md` (1,916 bytes)
- `2023_GenerativeResearchTeams.pdf` (376,476 bytes)
- `README.md` (1,531 bytes)
- `SKILL.md` (1,783 bytes)