Introduction. Inventions collectives et création des groupes

This introduction investigates the dialectical relationship between collective inventions and the creation of groups, focusing on the interplay between institutional frameworks and individual creativity. It explores how semiotics can offer insights into the processes of social organization, emphasizing the tension between continuity and innovation. By analyzing the emergence of collective identities, the text highlights the dynamic negotiation of norms, values, and roles within institutional settings. It also addresses the fragility and adaptability of groups as they respond to evolving cultural and ecological contexts. The study underscores the importance of understanding group formation as a site of both stability and transformation, bridging individual and collective aspirations in a constantly shifting sociocultural landscape.