Even if we accept, as the basic tenet of true democracy, that one moron is equal to one genius, is it necessary to go a further step and hold that two morons are better than one genius?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author questions whether combining inferior intellects improves outcomes compared to superior ones.
- In plain terms
- Does adding more mediocre people make a better decision than one smart person?
- What can you take from it?
- Quantity of voices does not guarantee quality of insight.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does quantity matter more than quality in groups?
- Is consensus always better than expert judgment?
Another view
Diverse perspectives often improve decisions regardless of individual genius.
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