What is a key factor that contributes to the wisdom of crowds?

Collective Decision-Making and the Wisdom of Crowds

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Social Studies, Moral Science, Philosophy
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10th - 12th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Peer pressure
Social media influence
Independent thinking
Publicity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Buenos Aires experiment, what was the outcome of group consensus compared to individual opinions?
Less accurate
Equally accurate
More accurate
No difference
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the general consensus at the TED conference regarding the AI dilemma?
It was acceptable to ignore the AI's feelings
It was wrong to ignore the AI's feelings
The AI should be given rights
The AI should be destroyed
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes groups that reach consensus from those that don't?
Presence of extreme opinions
Strong leadership
High-confident grays
Lack of diversity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'robust average' in group decision-making?
An average that ignores outliers
An average that gives equal weight to all opinions
An average that considers only extreme opinions
A simple average of all opinions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two components required for good collective decisions?
Deliberation and diversity of opinions
Authority and control
Speed and efficiency
Uniformity and agreement
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the current method of voting in societies fall short?
It lacks diversity of opinions
It doesn't allow everyone to express their voice
It doesn't foster thoughtful debates
It is too complex
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