The Entertaining Wisdom of Crowds

[2bsirius]

Yes, this idea that there is validity in non-expert arrogate opinion is fascinating. And "The Wisdom of Crowds" was interesting and baffling when I read it a year ago. Wise and stupid crowds...I'd never thought of it in these terms before.

[grit123]

Reminds me of something similar I've thought about recently after watching riot footage. That violence is easy to resort to and incredibly stimulating, whereas stopping to think non-violently is more productive and logical, but far less stimulating, not to mention entertaining. I can feel myself ignite with emotion watching a riot but I probably wouldn't be as interested to watch protesters solving their problems intelligently. Makes you wonder how something can feel right but be wrong.