Explore the science of collaboration in this 53-minute lecture by Chris and Uta Frith at The Royal Institution. Delve into the evolutionary importance of human social interaction, learning, and cooperation. Examine the advantages and potential drawbacks of working together, and investigate whether collective decision-making is always superior to individual choices. Learn from these renowned experts as they share insights on social cognition, autism spectrum disorders, and the cognitive foundations of developmental conditions. Gain a deeper understanding of how collaboration shapes human behavior and cognition through this engaging presentation by two distinguished researchers in cognitive neuroscience and development.