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“The future belongs to crowds.” quote by Don DeLillo
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“The future belongs to crowds.”

Don DeLillo

About This Quote

Source Book: White Noise, 1985

Collective intelligence and shared action will shape upcoming society.

In simple terms: Crowds will shape the future.

Key Takeaway

Embrace collaboration.

Themes

technology society future collaboration collective intelligence

Mood

optimistic critical

Type

sociological predictive

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • urban planning
  • online communities
  • political movements

Key Concepts

network effects emergent behavior social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure minority voices are heard in crowds?
  • What mechanisms protect against herdthink?
A Different Perspective

Crowd dynamics can be unpredictable and may suppress minorities.

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