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“Diverse groups of problem solvers outperformed the groups of the best individuals at solving complex problems. The reason: the diverse groups got stuck less often than the smart individuals, who tended to think similarly.”

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Scott E. Page
Scott E. Page

Scott E. Page is a renowned political scientist born on March 21, 1963. His research focuses on political theory, social choice theory, and complex systems. more

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