Albert Kao, a Baird Scholar and researcher in animal sociality, discusses the fascinating dynamics of collective computation in nature. He delves into the concept of the 'wisdom of crowds,' unraveling the complexities that lead groups to make both wise and poor decisions. Kao emphasizes the evolutionary advantages of social behaviors, such as resource sharing and predator avoidance. He also highlights the unexpected value of disagreement in enhancing collective intelligence and the evolutionary drivers behind social group formations.