To Be Cool Kids, Are We Programmed To Make Bad Decisions?
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 11:31
in Psychology & Sociology
A desire to be part of the 'in crowd' could damage our ability to make the right decisions, according to a paper in the journal Interface which claims that individuals have evolved to be overly influenced by their neighbors, rather than rely on their own instinct. As a result, they believe, groups become less responsive to changes in their natural environment. So much for the wisdom of crowds. read more