Book Summary · 21 min
The Wisdom of Crowds
By James Surowiecki
We often dismiss crowds as irrational, yet under specific conditions, a diverse collective can make decisions far more accurate than any individual expert. This episode reveals the surprising mechanics and delicate balance behind true collective intelligence.
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What it is about
collective intelligence, decision making, groupthink
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Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of collective intelligence, decision making, groupthink and better judgment in how they apply it.
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James Surowiecki brings a credible and useful lens to collective intelligence, decision making, groupthink, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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