“Science of Intelligence: Developing Perspectives on Intelligence” published by BerlinUP Books
The new volume gives an overview of seven years of interdisciplinary research within the Berlin Cluster of Excellence. It explores the nature of intelligence across humans, animals, and artificial systems through an analytical-synthetic approach.
News from Oct 01, 2026
The Berlin Cluster of Excellence “Science of Intelligence” (SCIoI) focuses on nine candidates for general principles of intelligence including Active Interconnections, Agent-Environment Coupling, and Incremental Assembly of Capabilities. But this book does not only present the scientific foundations. It also provides insights into research practice, ethics, and science management and is suitable for researchers, students and other interested readers.
The richly illustrated report is edited by Oliver Brock, Jens Krause, and Solveig Steinhardt.
“Science of Intelligence: Developing Perspectives on Intelligence” is available as an open access publication via the BerlinUP webshop and via the DepositOnce repository (https://doi.org/10.14279/depositonce-26348). A printed edition is also available via the webshop.

