From a conceptual point of view, the rationality of an individual makes sense. Perhaps we can ask a question: is this person rational, and develop some criteria for assessing rationality.
At the collective (or group) level, what is the meaning of rationality?
It is too simplistic to define collective rationality as the rationality of the majority. We need a protocol (procedure) for aggregating the diverse (heterogeneous) preferences of the citizens.
Why do you make this assumption when there are people starving in the world today?
Dennis Mazur I am afraid I do not understand your statement. What is the link between the definition of collective rationality and people starving? Please explain.
Dear Joseph Tham,
Collective rationality can more easily solve specific problems than individual rationality, especially if members of a particular team contribute different and useful experiences. In this way, research teams, teams of entrepreneurs setting up a company or undertaking a different deal are characterized by a greater probability of success in the implementation of a specific task and is usually burdened with a lower level of risk in relation to the same complex tasks carried out individually, ie by one person.
Of course, they are also giving away tasks and activities that can be carried out by one person. In such situations, the issue of individualism and bringing to the process of realizing a specific task or undertaking specific personal characteristics of the author implementing a given undertaking is important.
However, on the other hand, there are many complex, multi-faceted tasks and projects divided into stages and processes that are faster and more effectively implemented by a team of cooperating people.
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