This fascinating book by James Surowiecki breaks all stereotypes and eliminates the negative connotations inherent in the word “crowd.” “The people” cope with problems faster and better, make wise decisions and even predict the future - the author came to this conclusion as a result of multifaceted research in various fields of history, politics, economics and psychology. This phenomenon has a huge impact on our daily lives. In his research that resulted in The Wisdom of Crowds, Surowiecki asks a variety of questions, from the serious - why the bloody terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 were not predicted - to the seemingly curious - how traffic jams form or why the line you're standing in is always the longest. long.Want to know the answers? Read this book. It will appeal to psychologists, sociologists, financiers, students, and anyone interested in popular science literature.