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Comment on Are we Outsourcing Common Sense to the Internet? by My 100 favorite posts of 2010

My 100 favorite posts of 2010 — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 22:47:53 +0000

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Comment on Klout, Big Data and the Meaning of “Opt Out” by Klout Is At It Again - Privacy Be Damned — Influence Marketing: The Book

Klout Is At It Again - Privacy Be Damned — Influence Marketing: The Book — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:37:09 +0000

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Comment on Klout, Big Data and the Meaning of “Opt Out” by Coping with the Klout Reality | Geoff Livingston's Blog

Coping with the Klout Reality | Geoff Livingston's Blog — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:00:59 +0000

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Comment on 12 Most Basic Strategies to Know Your Competition by in1.com

in1.com — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:24:00 +0000

Thanks for this post. Monitoring your competition on social media is critical, and is now becoming easier that ever with SMM tools

Comment on Crowds, Individuals and Conformity by CHopeMurray

CHopeMurray — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:54:00 +0000

This is, indeed, most fascinating. At the heart of murmuration lies awareness, which can be conscious or unconscious observations (using any of the 5 senses), There is also a sense of critical thinking (again either conscious or unconscious) that determines which of the seven points of reference to follow. Maybe it is as simple as flying with the majority (eg fly in the same direction as 4 of the 7), but it could also be the freedom to choose between a small set of alternatives.

I suspect both methods are employed, the more cautious following the former and the more adventurous the latter. The fact that murmurations are constantly fluid suggests that there is an element of innovation. How else are new formations created? But here there must be other critical determinations at play to prevent all members of the crowd innovating at the same time, destroying the rhythm and flow of the collective group. Yet again a simple rule could determine the opportunity to innovate, based on recognition of cautious or adventurous members of the group. If your group contains 4 cautious flyers then feel free to change direction, though not in a direction to obstruct any of the seven reference points.

I am sure there are many other factors at play and many other explanations, but as you point out this could very well be relevant to how we as individuals act in a crowd. Are we cautious and conformant, or adventurous and innovative. If the latter how far do we stretch the rules. Clearly if you are a member of the second group your critical thinking capacity is challenged far more than the conformant group. Vive la difference.

Thanks for the post – stimulating as always.

Comment on Crowds, Individuals and Conformity by Fred McClimans

Fred McClimans — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:58:00 +0000

I need to find the Business Innovation presentation I did for a George Mason grad class – 10 innovation concepts to build upon (and we built upon each – 2hrs worth!). That said, an hour was devoted to discussing the real meaning of an innovation (iPhone, no. App Store, yes.).

Comment on Crowds, Individuals and Conformity by dankeldsen

dankeldsen — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:47:00 +0000

Fred – agree – that’s why my goal is to “lower the barrier” to [fill in the blank], to be so low that the only danger is tripping over the barrier. #innovation #habits #start #small

Comment on Crowds, Individuals and Conformity by Fred McClimans

Fred McClimans — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:40:00 +0000

Dan – Thanks for sharing the link. Some very good data and insights. I often find that the most difficult part of this discussion is simply getting people to open their minds and be receptive to the concept. Once they’ve done that, the real discussion can begin – and that’s the fun part. Thanks for the feedback AND the share. Here’s to more in the future.

Comment on Crowds, Individuals and Conformity by dankeldsen

dankeldsen — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:21:00 +0000

Fred – great video clip, and yes, the give and take of individuals vs. crowds (and communities), is all part of the keys to understanding corporate behavior – the tribes and their leaders, detractors, influencers, etc..

I’d be willing to bet you’ll find research I did a few years ago, right on topic here, see slides at:
http://www.slideshare.net/dan.keldsen/innovation-crowds-myths-and-maturity

Great talking to you today – all sorts of opportunities at play.

Cheers,
Dan