Infotopia Chapters 1 and 2

In these two chapters, Sunstein addresses the importance of numbers and the effect of group influence. In chapter one, he specifically talks about the Condorcet Jury Theorem, which states that "the probability of a correct answer by a majority of the group increases toward 100 percent as the size of the group increases." In other words, Sustein contends that groups do better than individuals overall. However, Sunstein contends that large groups are not always correct. In some cases, the smaller groups are better informed and should speak on behalf of the larger population (like state representatives). Chapter two further delves into the accuracy of the deliberators' decisions and the influence of informational and social pressures. These readings were interesting and adds a new perspective to how I understand digital literacy.