Amplified collective intelligence in large populations using deadbands and networked sub-groups

Abstract

The present disclosure describes systems and methods for amplified collective intelligence across large networked human populations by using deadbands and interconnected sub-groups. Disclosed are methods and systems for computer moderated collaboration among the population of human participants using a plurality of networked computing devices. A prompt may be presented to participants for collecting collaborative responses. Individuals within the population may each provide an initial response to the prompt during an initial time period. During a second time period, participants are enabled to update their responses while content is shared across participants. A forbidden deadband region defines an area around each participant's initial responses that updated responses must fall outside of, Sub-populations are defined for sharing initial and/or updated responses, enabling coherent interactions among manageable sized groups while leveraging the full benefits of the whole population. Changes in initial responses are used as a factor in deriving amplified collective intelligence.