When a crowd gets something right, like guessing how many beans are in a jar, forecasting an election, or solving a difficult scientific problem, it's tempting to credit the sharpest individual in the ...

In today’s world, where complex problems demand innovative solutions, no individual brilliance is enough on its own. The real test of leadership lies in how well teams can harness the collective ...

A group's collective success is not always driven by the “smartest person.” Rewarding “the most accurate individuals” can create a trap where everyone copies the winner, destroying the diversity of ...