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“People's intelligence tends to be in inverse proportion to their number. People don't tend to get smarter as they get into bigger groups.” quote by Robyn Hitchcock
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“People's intelligence tends to be in inverse proportion to their number. People don't tend to get smarter as they get into bigger groups.”

Robyn Hitchcock

About This Quote

Intelligence often diminishes as groups grow larger, suggesting that smaller, more intimate settings foster smarter interactions.

In simple terms: Big groups can dilute collective intelligence.

Key Takeaway

Favor smaller, focused collaborations.

Themes

group dynamics intelligence collaboration scale efficiency

Mood

analytical reflective critical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • brainstorming sessions
  • community projects
  • research groups

Key Concepts

social psychology cognitive load team performance collective decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can large groups maintain high intelligence?
  • What mechanisms support smart collaboration?
A Different Perspective

Large groups may still produce breakthroughs with proper structure.

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