Author
James Surowiecki
Genre
Psychology
Last Read
December 15, 2019
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★★★☆☆
Key Takeaways
- Collective intelligence is powerful because it brings together diverse knowledge, experiences, and perspectives from a group.
- Making decisions in a decentralized way can lead to better results by including a wider range of information and viewpoints.
- Having a variety of ideas and perspectives (cognitive diversity) is important for making good decisions.
- Being able to think and form opinions independently is key for making the most of collective wisdom.
- Combining individual opinions and judgments helps unlock the full potential of a group's collective intelligence.
- Encouraging experimentation helps uncover new insights and ideas that add to collective wisdom.
- Creating incentives that match desired outcomes can motivate people to work together and maximize their collective intelligence.
- Avoiding groupthink is important for making sure that diverse perspectives are valued and considered in decision-making.
- Realizing the limits of our own knowledge and being aware of overconfidence can lead to better collaboration and decision-making.
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