New York columnist James Surowiecki discusses a deceptively basic theory with vast consequences in this endlessly interesting book: large masses of people are smarter than most leaders, no matter how clever they are to solve issues faster, promote creativity, make wise choices, and forecast the future. Surowiecki reaches through subjects as varied as culture, sociology, behavioral economy, artificial intelligence, military…
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New York columnist James Surowiecki discusses a deceptively basic theory with vast consequences in this endlessly interesting book: large masses of people are smarter than most leaders, no matter how clever they are to solve issues faster, promote creativity, make wise choices, and forecast the future. Surowiecki reaches through subjects as varied as culture, sociology, behavioral economy, artificial intelligence, military history and politics to illustrate the ways this concept apply in real life. Surowiecki introduces them in a beautifully entertaining manner, given the strength of his claims. The Wisdom of Crowds is a genius yet open biography of an idea, one with valuable lessons in living our lives, choosing our leaders, running our business, and talking about our environment.
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New York columnist James Surowiecki discusses a deceptively basic theory with vast consequences in this endlessly interesting book: large masses of people are smarter than most leaders, no matter how clever they are to solve issues faster, promote creativity, make wise choices, and forecast the future. Surowiecki reaches through subjects as varied as culture, sociology, behavioral economy, artificial intelligence, military history and politics to illustrate the ways this concept apply in real life. Surowiecki introduces them in a beautifully entertaining manner, given the strength of his claims. The Wisdom of Crowds is a genius yet open biography of an idea, one with valuable lessons in living our lives, choosing our leaders, running our business, and talking about our environment.
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