I've just started this but it seems like a fascinating book (with lots of case studies which I like). Here's a quote from the website about the book:
"In this endlessly fascinating book, New Yorker columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea that has profound implications: large groups of people are smarter than an elite few, no matter how brilliant—better at solving problems, fostering innovation, coming to wise decisions, even predicting the future".
I don't quite understand how this would be, but perhaps somebody mathematically-minded will be along to explain it (if it can be explained by maths). I'm prepared to be convinced by examples though.
'Am I evil for separating my two kittens if they’re such good playmates?':
College student adopts a tuxedo foster kitten but struggles with separating
him from his bonded tabby brother, leaving her wondering if she should
adopt both
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This pawrent is facing a classic cat conundrum. The tuxedo boy was quickly
claimed as a foster fail (he's just that perfect) while his bobtail tabby
best...
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