Skeptoid #741: The Wisdom and Stupidity of Crowds

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Skeptoid #741: The Wisdom and Stupidity of Crowds

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Aug 18, 2020

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How the wisdom of crowds can sometimes allow groups of non-experts to reach an expert conclusion.

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Aug 18, 2020

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Skeptoid #741: The Wisdom and Stupidity of Crowds

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