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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following best describes the book title "The Wisdom of Crowds" in the context of Web 2.0?

  1. Collective knowledge from many is of greater value than that of a single expert.

  2. An expert opinion always outweighs that from a group.

  3. Experts can seek opinions from others to increase their wisdom.

  4. Diverse collections of independently-deciding individuals require an expert to resolve conflicts.
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The Wisdom of Crowds principle states that aggregated opinions from many independent individuals often produce better decisions than those of individual experts. This concept underpins Web 2.0's collaborative platforms like Wikipedia and prediction markets.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

what is this mania 'onomamania'for?

  1. mania for names

  2. mania for money

  3. mania for gold

  4. mania for war
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Onomania refers to an obsession with names or the mania for names. The prefix 'onom-' comes from the Greek word 'onoma' meaning name. This is a specific type of obsession where a person has an abnormal fixation with names of people, places, or things.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

what is this mania 'phagomania' for?

  1. desire for food or eating

  2. passion for ferns

  3. craze for going to plays

  4. craze for snakes
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Phagomania refers to an abnormal desire or obsession with eating. The prefix 'phago-' comes from the Greek word 'phagein' meaning 'to eat'. This condition is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with food and consuming food beyond normal needs.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

what is this mania 'verbomania' for?

  1. craze for words

  2. craze for dogs

  3. craze for cats

  4. craze for mouse
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Verbomania refers to an abnormal craze or obsession with words. The prefix 'verbo-' comes from the Latin 'verbum' meaning word. People with verbomania have an excessive preoccupation with words and may talk excessively or be obsessed with learning and using new words.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

what is this 'polemomania ' mania for?

  1. mania for wars

  2. mania for cars

  3. mania for tears

  4. mania for poles
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Polemomania refers to mania for war or warfare. The prefix 'polemo-' comes from the Greek word 'polemos' meaning war or battle. This term describes an abnormal obsession with war, military conflict, or warfare-related activities.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

what is this mania 'potomania' for?

  1. craze for polka dancing

  2. craze for drinking and dancing

  3. craze for salsa dancing

  4. abnormal desire to drink alcohol
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Potomania refers to an abnormal desire to drink alcohol. The prefix 'poto-' comes from the Greek 'poton' meaning drink. This condition is characterized by excessive alcohol consumption and an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic beverages.