tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post115558156586439418..comments2023-10-11T10:57:26.122-04:00Comments on Gil The Jenius: Crowd Wisdom FormulaGCSchmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735900094879466498noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11569206.post-1155616917642046542006-08-15T00:41:00.000-04:002006-08-15T00:41:00.000-04:00Fascinating. And so very true, problem is, we tend...Fascinating. And so very true, problem is, we tend to associate with like minded people and avoid groups whose values or opinions are different. I think it was tom Peters that said that it was essential to keep in constant contact with ppl who disagree with you, with ppl that have different perspectives. I guess this is a factor that explains why some politicians and entrepeneurs are so articulate and clear about their vision. If you a lot of time explaining and defending a position it becomes clearer even for you. Its too bad that culturally we are encouraged to be “polite” and agree with the crowd. “If you have nothing positive to say, say nothing at all” thats very common saying in the island and is so wrongly applied!<BR/>Associations like Centro Unido Detallistas suffer from this homogenization. Thats why they don't matter. By the way, last two years I have joined several local trade groups only to leave in disappointment. Apparently most groups in the island have the same strategy: lobby government for a break! Theres is little introspection or trying all kinds of different things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940267250726982508noreply@blogger.com