Connected Quote by Steven Johnson
“This is not the wisdom of the crowd, but the wisdom of someone in the crowd. It’s not that the network itself is smart; it’s that the individuals get smarter because they’re connected to the network.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Where Good Ideas Come From, 2010
Collective intelligence arises not from a smart network but from individuals becoming smarter through connections.
In simple terms: People get smarter when linked together.
Key Takeaway
Foster collaborative environments.
Themes
innovation
network
collective intelligence
collaboration
learning
Mood
optimistic
analytical
Type
business
educational
When to use this quote
- team projects
- online communities
- research labs
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
technology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture smart connections?
- What safeguards protect against groupthink?
A Different Perspective
Network effects can amplify misinformation.
