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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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Mentioned by Michael Mauboussin in the context of complex adaptive systems and market behavior.
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#659: Michael Mauboussin — How Great Investors Make Decisions, Harnessing The Wisdom (vs. Madness) of Crowds, Lessons from Race Horses, and More
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Michael Mauboussin in relation to market efficiency and the aggregation of information.
Michael Mauboussin in relation to market efficiency and the aggregation of information.
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Tommy Vietor when discussing an expert's opinion on Trump's tariffs and the timeline for revving up American manufacturing.
Tommy Vietor when discussing an expert's opinion on Trump's tariffs and the timeline for revving up American manufacturing.
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Mentioned by Steve Kaufer 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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Recommended by Marvin Barth as an important book to keep in mind in the age of Trump and social media.
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Ep. 314: Marvin Barth on Trump’s US Resurgence, No Fed Cuts and Dire Europe
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Kyle Idleman when discussing the importance of seeking wise counsel in decision-making.
Kyle Idleman when discussing the importance of seeking wise counsel in decision-making.
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Before You Decide: Who's Helping Me Decide?
Mentioned by Nick Van Rensburg when discussing the concept of when the crowd becomes more intelligent than the individual members of the crowd.
Nick Van Rensburg: Active vs. Passive: A Deep Dive into Market Fragility and the Future of Investing
Mentioned by Waleed Ali when discussing the counterintuitive idea of crowds being collectively intelligent.
How much credence should we give to “the wisdom of crowds”?
Mentioned by NLW while discussing Trump's obliviousness to market realities.
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Mentioned by Mike Trigg when discussing a book that influenced his understanding of decision-making in investment committees.
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Sean Rameswaram at the end of the podcast as one of James Surowiecki 's published works.
Sean Rameswaram at the end of the podcast as one of James Surowiecki 's published works.
Is ethical investing a sham?
Mentioned by Scott Page in a discussion about the importance of diversity in problem-solving, particularly in the context of collective intelligence.
Mental Models with Scott Page
