Circumstances Quote by James Surowiecki
“Under the right circumstances, groups are remarkably smart - smarter even sometimes than the smartest people in them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wisdom of Crowds, 2004
Groups can outperform individuals when conditions are right.
In simple terms: Groups can be smarter than individuals.
Key Takeaway
Leverage collective intelligence.
Themes
collective intelligence
group dynamics
wisdom
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team projects
- public policy
- market forecasting
Key Concepts
crowd wisdom
diversity
information aggregation
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you trust a group over an expert?
- How to ensure diversity in groups?
A Different Perspective
Groupthink can undermine true crowd wisdom.
