Collective intelligence refers to the combined knowledge, skills and experience that emerge from collaboration between individuals. It is the foundation of economies where groups can achieve more than individuals alone. Examples of collective intelligence include Wikipedia, where many contributors build an online encyclopedia, and social networks that allow people with shared interests to connect. While sites like Wikipedia have grown rapidly with contributions from around the world, some argue they lack transparency, editing or fact-checking, making the information provided unreliable. There is debate around whether "the wisdom of crowds" can be truly trusted.

1. Collective IntelligenceMaria,Chloe,Beatrice,Taslima

2. What is Collective Intelligence?“Collective intelligence is not a new idea and concept. It is the oldest human social organization where individual decide to mutualize their knowledge, know-how and experience in order to generate a higher individual and collective benefit than if they remained alone. Collective intelligence is the foundation of positive-sum economies where the whole is more than the sum of its parties.”(http://www.masternewmedia.org/2003/05/27/what_is_collective_intelligence.htm)

3. Wikipedia

4. Google-Blogger

5. YouTube

6. Social Networks WebsitesSocial networks websites is way of people communicating or might find people who have the same interest. The popular social networks are Facebook, Myspaceand Twitter.

7. Amazon/ EbayAmazon was founded in 1994. The website is global and sells cameras, MP3, sports equipment, books, music, DVDs, video games, home & garden and much more eBay.com is an online shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broad variety of goods and services worldwide. Founded in 1995.

8. GoogleGoogle is a popular search machine which was established in the late 90’s. Google Inc is a public corporation and invested in internet search, cloud computing and advertising.Google-owned sites such as YouTube and Blogger.

9. Wikipedia’s successDoubled in size since last year

10. Over 100,000 contributions all over the world

11. Only 5 years old

12. James Suriowecki “the wisdom of crowds”

13. GoogleLack of transparencyHuman Search EngineJason CalacanisControls 80% -90% of the search marketIdealise the free market

14. WikipediaJason Lanier ‘ The hazards of the new online collectivism’“The way Wikipedia has been regarded and used, how its been elevated to such importance so quickly”Views and faults of Wikipedia

15. Should we rely on the wisdom of the crowds? -The Common Wealth ClubAndrew KeenThe Cult of Amateur – Is the internet killing our culture? ( very biased reading )No gate keepers – UntrustworthyNo editors/Not reliableANYONE can enter information THEY CONSIDER to be important.