In popular culture its often portrayed as a bad thing.
These patterns start to influence behavior almost as soon as someone enters a new workplace or other human ecosystem.
This can lead to faster progress and better results.
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Bourla was the newly appointed CEO at Pfizer when, in March 2020, COVID-19 swept around the world.
Bourla… recognize[d] the siloed pattern that had been embedded in the scientific community for decades.
Researchers at Big Pharma A and B worked in their labs in almost complete isolation from one another.
This is an example of the hive mind working for good.
“These are examples of how group collaboration outperforms the power of any individual.
There are many benefits of incorporating hive mind principles into human decision-making processes.
However, there are some limitations too.
Adds Dovan, hive mind can pose a threat to safety and security if not handled properly….
It can [also] lead to groupthink.
Says Dovan, groupthink leads to suppressing critical thinking in individuals [and] discouraging dissenting opinions.
[This] result[s] in poor outcomes.
Hive mind behavior, when not deployed properly, can have potential risks and drawbacks.
These forums and crowdsourcing platforms all have in common the use of crowd wisdom in solving problems.
Some of the most controversial issues include political polarization,discrimination, and climate change debates, says Dovan.
Wrapping Up
Capitalizing on the benefits of a hive mind can be a great boon to society.
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