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The perfect swarm : the science of complexity in everyday life
Title:
The perfect swarm : the science of complexity in everyday life
Author:
Fisher, Len
ISBN:
9780465018840
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Basic Books, 2009
Physical Description:
xx, 260 p. ; 22 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
The emergence of swarm intelligence -- The locusts and the bees -- Ant logic -- A force in a crowd -- Group intelligence : the majority or the average? -- Consensus : a foolish consistency? -- Crazes, contagion, and communication : the science of networks -- Decision rules ok? -- Searching for patterns : imagination and reality -- Simple rules for complex situations.
Subject:
Swarm intelligence -- Social aspects
Group decision making
Group problem solving
Social groups -- Psychological aspects