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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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“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.”

— James Surowiecki, The Wisdom of Crowds

What it is about

collective intelligence, decision making, groupthink

Who it is for

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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James Surowiecki

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