Preface
Introduction
Constraints
Intelligence Amplification
Overview
Part I: Foundation Concepts
Collaboration as an Information Processing ActivityThree Scenarios
Model of Information Type and Flow
Issues for Research
Computer Support for Collaboration
Asynchronous Tools
Synchronous Tools
A Comprehensive System
Issues for Research
Cognitive Models and Architectures
General IPS Models and Architectures
Specialized IPS Models
Objection to Collective Intelligence
Summary
Part II: Building a Concept of Collective Intelligence
Collective Memory
Tangible Knowledge
Intangible Knowledge
Issues for Research
Collective Processing
Processor for Tangible Knowledge
Processor for Intangible Knowledge
Hybrid Processor
Issues for Research
Collective Strategy
Concept of Strategy
Individuals
Collaborative Groups
Issues for Research
Collective Awareness and Control
Awareness
Control
Issues for Research
Conclusion
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Biography
John B. Smith
"Smith comprehensively examines an idea called collective intelligence (CI) in the overall process of knowledge construction. The purpose of this book is to explore this idea, with an effort to build a framework for research and theory, as well as to point out real-world applications and potential pitfalls. This purpose is fulfilled....The best features of this book are its organizational fluency and easily understandable writing style....it stimulates the reader to follow further developments on the subject."
—Computing Reviews
