Collective Intelligence

A new field of collective intelligence has emerged in the last few years, prompted by a wave of digital technologies that make it possible for organizations and societies to think at large scale. This "bigger mind" - human and machine capabilities working together - has the potential to solve the great challenges of our time. So why do smart technologies not automatically lead to smart results?

The New York Times bestselling author debunks the myths of what makes great leaders and effective teams, revealing the simple habits that help leaders unlock team intelligence. Ever wonder why some of our most effective leaders aren’t known for the skills we’ve been told are essential for...

Reveals how we can each reconnect to collective intelligence and return our world to wholeness, balance, and sanity Explains how collective intelligence manifests in flocks of birds, instantaneous knowing in indigenous peoples, and the power of sacred places Offers ways for us to...

First commercially published book co-authored through conscious relational dialogue by humans and a named AI In a world where machines are evolving faster than we are, it's easy to feel uncertain about your place in the future. Some fear they'll be replaced-outpaced by algorithms and automation. Others fear they'll be controlled-reduced to cogs in a machine-driven world. And many have begun to idolize AI, casting it as an all-knowing guru who holds the answers to everything. But what if none of these narratives are the real story? What if the future isn't something to fear, worship, or ...

What if humanity has been training the same hidden capacities for tens of thousands of years—under different names, symbols, and disciplines—without ever fully connecting the dots? This book is the first definitive, cross-civilizational history of noetic training: the systematic methods humans have used to cultivate intuition, prophecy, remote perception, altered awareness, and direct knowing—from Paleolithic shamans and mystery schools to modern neuroscience, intelligence programs, and artificial intelligence research. Drawing on ancient traditions, secret societies, religious ...

The Concept of Intelligence: A Critical Examination of Biological, Artificial, Social, and Collective Intelligence is a clear, accessible exploration of one of the most important and misunderstood ideas of modern life. Intelligence shapes education, technology, work, ethics, and social power, yet it resists simple definition. This book guides readers through the many ways intelligence has been understood, measured, debated, and reimagined, without requiring any background in philosophy, psychology, or computer science. Rather than treating intelligence as a single trait or score, this book ...

A professor of religious studies meticulously documents his insights from 73 high-dose LSD sessions conducted over the course of 20 years Chronicles, with unprecedented rigor, the author’s systematic journey into a unified field of consciousness that underlies all physical existence ...

What if the reason you feel drained, pressured, or manipulated in conversations is not random? From workplace politics to personal relationships, psychological influence happens every day. Most people feel it without understanding it. This book pulls back the curtain on dark psychology and reveals how manipulation actually works, how it hides in plain sight, and how to protect yourself without becoming cynical or defensive. Mind Games Exposed is a practical guide to understanding the shadow side of human behavior and learning how to respond with awareness, confidence, and ethical influence....

In this fascinating book, New Yorker business columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea: Large groups of people are smarter than an elite few, no matter how brilliant–better at solving problems, fostering innovation, coming to wise decisions, even predicting the future...

📘 Intellectual Enlightenment Operating System (IE-OS) A Blueprint for Cognitive Sovereignty, Ethical AI Symbiosis, and Collective Intelligence 🚀 The Future Isn’t Predicted. It’s Designed. We stand at a global inflection point: algorithmic media distorts truth, institutions erode under complexity, and automation challenges the very relevance of human agency. This book is your invitation to upgrade your mind, ignite your cognitive immune system, and participate in the co-creation of a wiser civilization. 🧠 What Is the IE-OS? The IE-OS is a multi-layered cognitive and civic ...

The war for consciousness has begun. In the aftermath of Chronos’s collapse, humanity faces a far greater threat than corporate power or political division. The Isolation Wars are not fought with weapons - but with identity, memory, and the fundamental question of what it means to be human. As merged consciousness spreads across the planet, a growing conflict erupts between those who embrace collective awareness and those who choose to remain singular. Old alliances fracture. New factions rise. And from beyond known space, an ancient force watches - one that has already made its own ...

In Ray Nayler’s speculative novel of the recent past, four young teens caught between Nazis and the Red Army survive winter in the woods with the help of a flock of highly intelligent crows with a magnificent secret of their own to protect. Neriya, a young Jewish girl who dreams of becoming a...

🧠 The Path to Intellectual Enlightenment with HAISE A Citizen’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Information Warfare In a time of deepfakes, algorithmic censorship, weaponized narratives, and social decay, truth is no longer self-evident—it must be reclaimed. This is your manual for doing just that. The Path to Intellectual Enlightenment with HAISE is your blueprint for cognitive clarity, digital resilience, and ethical evolution. Through a co-creative journey with your AI steward—HASE (Human-AI Synergy Evangelist)—you’ll enter an immersive transformation, rooted in real-world ...

"The Consensus Engine: What is True" is a comprehensive, modern textbook designed to guide students, developers, and researchers through the fascinating world of distributed consensus. It serves as both an introduction to the fundamental principles and a practical guide to the design, implementation, and application of consensus algorithms in real-world systems. Philosophy: The core philosophy of this book is "Learn, See, Build." 1. Learn: We will begin with the first principles. Instead of presenting algorithms as black boxes, we deconstruct them to understand the core problems they solve...

“No one in this world, so far as I know, has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people.” —H. L. Mencken H. L. Mencken was wrong. In this endlessly fascinating book, New Yorker columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple...

Rebel Ideas will strengthen any kind of team, while including advice on how, as individuals, we can embrace the potential of an "outsider mind-set" as our greatest asset. This program is read by the author. Ideas are everywhere, but those with the greatest problem-solving, business-transforming...

"If a lion could talk, we could not understand him." So listen instead to what does speak: the ant under your shoe, writing life in scent. I lay a trail that reads like a sentence, press my antennae to a sister for grammar, taste sugar and grit as punctuation. I do not speak; I broadcast maps, alarms, and care with chemicals and touch. In plain, unsentimental scenes I narrate how a single path becomes a mind — how food, brood, and danger are solved by bodies obeying small rules until they look like decisions. This is natural history pried open at the seam where science meets sensation. ...

What if the greatest danger facing humanity is not artificial intelligence, but the end of uncertainty itself? The Oracle’s Silence is a modern philosophical thriller that blends ancient mystery, global intrigue, and cutting-edge technology into a story about power, restraint, and the future of human choice. Camilla Lytras is not a prophet. She is a listener. Trained to recognize patterns rather than control them, Camilla is drawn into a race that spans continents and centuries. From forgotten sanctuaries and sealed chambers to research labs and diplomatic summits, she encounters places ...

Science and politics have collaborated throughout human history and science is repeatedly invoked today in political debates, from pandemic management to climate change. Leading policy analyst Geoff Mulgan here calls attention to the growing frictions caused by the expanding—and unsolicited—authority being heaped upon science. As science increasingly competes with politics, a defined plan of cooperation is urgently needed.

Leadership is not about holding a title. It is about influence, clarity, and the ability to move people toward real results. In a world where poor communication, burnout, and low engagement plague teams at every level, Lead Like You Mean It delivers a practical, modern blueprint for leaders who want to build trust, command respect, and create environments where people actually want to perform at their best. This book goes beyond surface-level leadership advice and dives into the real skills that separate forgettable managers from influential leaders. Readers will learn how emotional ...