The Wisdom of the Crowds -- Humans Flock Like Sheep and Birds


	The Wisdom of the Crowds -- Humans Flock Like Sheep and Birds

rj3sp

2-17-2008 10:00 AM

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A study has been published showing that humans flock like sheep and birds,

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2-18-2008 7:34 AM

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