La sagesse des foules (Essais et documents)

The concept that crowds can be wiser than individuals is fascinating but also controversial. Did anyone find their views on expertise shifting after reading this?

While the book highlights successes, I wonder how often collective intelligence leads to poor decisions. Have readers encountered situations where it backfired?

Understanding the author's motivation might shed light on how these ideas connect to current political and economic debates. Did the author mention personal experiences that sparked this interest?