THE STREAM
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You probably wouldn’t take advice from a stranger on the street. But is that what you’re doing when you turn to social media? Crowdsourcing has made it possible to tap into the collective knowledge of others, which some say helps fosters diversity of ideas and innovative solutions. Critics warn the information you’re getting isn’t always reliable. So, is this enhancing or hindering our ability to make important personal decisions?
On this episode of The Stream, we spoke with:
Shaun Abrahamson @shaunabe
Founder, Urban.Us
urban.us
Jared Heyman @CrowdMed
Founder, CrowdMed
crowdmed.com
Phil Baumann @PhilBaumann
Founder, Health is Social
healthissocial.com
Alex Lickerman @AlexLickerman
Physician
alexlickerman.com
What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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