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yamrzou
539 days ago
I remember reading somehwere about the optimal size for human groups to be efficient, but I can't recall the source. If anyone has any pointers, I'd appreciate it!
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antisthenes
539 days ago
Efficient at what exactly? Doing a simple task? Complex task? Living as a self-sufficient community?
There have to be different numbers for different problems.
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yamrzou
539 days ago
I think it was about the group being able to communicate effectively, to decrease conflict and coordination cost.
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singleshot_
539 days ago
Dunbar's Number
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There have to be different numbers for different problems.