The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies and Nations
by James Surowiecki
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Author: James SurowieckiReader: Erik Singer
Edition: Audio Cassette
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
Published: 2004-05-25
ISBN: 0739311956
Publisher: Random House Audio
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Book Review: UNique thinking for these turbulent times
Summary: 5 Stars
I love books that take a new and unique idea, thoroughly research and expand the idea, and then present the findings in an entertaining, though-provoking way.
The Wisdom of Crowds is one such book. Other recent titles that have achieved the same type of cult following for presenting unique hypotheses include The Tipping Point, Blink and The 4 Hour Work Week.
You know the old saying, if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always got, and in the current turbulent economic and socially challenging times, this could not ring more true.
Surowiecki presents a unique concept that the collective thoughts of many will always be smarter than the elite few. He delves deep into this concept, and presents scenario after scenario for which this hypotheses holds true. The arguyment is compelling as it is entertaining and is hard to refute with all the evidence set forth.
Even if you disagree with the central theme, you'd be hard-pressed to say that you didn't find this book an entertaining read. The examples used to support his case alone are entertaining, educational and thought-provoking.
We really do need forward thinkers like Surowiecki to help look at the world's problems from a differing perspective. I really do look forward to Surowiecki's next book.
A great read!
Leigh Burke
Author of Niche Internet Marketing
NICHE Internet Marketing: The secrets to exploiting untapped niche markets and unleashing a tsunami of cash
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