Swarm Intelligence Chooses Star Wars over Star Trek

Last Friday night a remarkable thing happened. Groups of perfect strangers converged on an experimental new website and did something strangers almost never do - they quickly reached consensus on hundreds of questions ranging from the usefulness of mayonnaise to the meaning of life.  They…
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The SWARM Awakens…

The SWARM Awakens…

If you love SCI-FI, you love to debate.  Which Doctor Who was the best ever?  Who is the most loved Star Wars character?  Which was the better show, Firefly or LOST? You've seen the endless arguments in forums and chat rooms, but consensus is rarely…
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A Swarm Responds to Black Friday

A Swarm Responds to Black Friday

Think about Black Friday for a moment. What comes to mind? For better or worse, two images define this uniquely American event. First, there's the unfortunate videos of sleep-deprived shoppers storming big box stores in search of deals. Second, we have the endless parade…
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And THE SWARM says…

And THE SWARM says…

Everyone has questions.  And the internet is full of answers, mostly from “experts” who claim to have insights worth reading on forums, blogs, tweets, and posts of all kinds.  But just because someone calls themselves a blogger or a columnist,…
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What will you ask UNU?

What is UNU?  UNU is a fun new way to hang out online, transforming tired old chat-rooms into lively and interactive playgrounds. Many people compare UNU to having fun with a Ouija Board, but with UNU you can connect with people from all around the…
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Chat with a Different Kind of Artificial Intelligence

Alan Turing's famous "Turing Test" aims to answer the question "How will we know if a machine is truly intelligent?" His elegant solution is based on a personal interview: if the interviewer can't tell if it's a man or machine, then the machine must have human level intelligence. That's a…
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