Books Superminds: The Surprising Power of People and Computers Thinking Together  by Thomas W. Malone (Author)

"Superminds: The Surprising Power of People and Computers Thinking Together" by Thomas W. Malone explores how collective intelligence—groups of people working together—can be far smarter than individuals alone. Malone, founding director of the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence, shows through numerous examples and case studies how groups arranged in hierarchies, markets, democracies, and communities have driven nearly all human achievements. The book highlights how computers and technology amplify the power of these "superminds" by connecting people in new, rich ways and enabling collective problem-solving. Malone discusses the gradual but profound impact of artificial intelligence and hyperconnectivity on decision-making, business, governance, science, and societal challenges like climate change. The book offers a hopeful vision of the future where humans and machines collaborate to address complex problems and improve life globally.