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How much does this cow weigh? (Classic)

Planet Money

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This chapter examines Francis Galton's historical experiment at an English country fair, where he tested the accuracy of collective guessing by averaging the crowd's weight estimates of an ox. The surprising results highlighted the remarkable precision of group estimations, showcasing the potential of collective intelligence.

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