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The Wisdom of Crowds
Book • 2021
In this conclusion to the Age of Madness trilogy, Joe Abercrombie depicts a world in the midst of the Great Change, where the Breakers and Burners have seized power, and the old order is being torn down.
The story follows characters like Citizen Brock, Citizeness Savine, King Orso, and Rikke as they navigate the chaos, destruction, and political upheaval.
The book explores themes of governance, survival, and the complexities of human behavior during times of revolution and societal collapse.
Known for his vivid characterizations, dark humor, and intense action sequences, Abercrombie delivers a morally complex and gripping conclusion to the trilogy.
The story follows characters like Citizen Brock, Citizeness Savine, King Orso, and Rikke as they navigate the chaos, destruction, and political upheaval.
The book explores themes of governance, survival, and the complexities of human behavior during times of revolution and societal collapse.
Known for his vivid characterizations, dark humor, and intense action sequences, Abercrombie delivers a morally complex and gripping conclusion to the trilogy.
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when discussing a book that provided examples of how the collective wisdom of many people could be more accurate than an expert's opinion.

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when discussing the importance of seeking wise counsel in decision-making.


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when discussing the concept of when the crowd becomes more intelligent than the individual members of the crowd.

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in relation to aggregation vs. integration.


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when discussing the counterintuitive idea of crowds being collectively intelligent.

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when discussing the wisdom of crowds and its relevance to digital media.


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in relation to group intelligence and homogenization of perspectives.

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when discussing a book that influenced his understanding of decision-making in investment committees.

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as a book to read to understand the wisdom of the crowds principle.

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as a book written by a former colleague at The Motley Fool.


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in a discussion about the importance of diversity in problem-solving, particularly in the context of collective intelligence.

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