Handbook of Collective Intelligence

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Experts explore the latest research in the rapidly evolving field of collective intelligence, where groups of individuals act in ways that exhibit intelligent behavior. Intelligence emerges not only from individual minds but also from the collaborative actions of groups. Recently, a new form of collective intelligence has developed, linking people and computers to perform tasks ranging from software development to predicting election outcomes. This volume presents cutting-edge research on collective intelligence, highlighting shared challenges across various disciplines and methodologies. Essays by leading researchers in fields such as computer science, biology, economics, and psychology establish a foundation for this multidisciplinary area. Each contribution focuses on collective intelligence within a specific discipline, examining topics like market behavior in economics, emergent behavior in ant colonies in biology, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and the "wisdom of crowds" in cognitive psychology. Additional social science areas discussed include social psychology, organizational theory, law, and communications. This comprehensive collection underscores the diverse applications and implications of collective intelligence in today's interconnected world.