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− | This first section of the Open Civic Intelligence Text Book will develop on this basic concept of group intelligence applied towards civic means. The first chapter on [[Motivation]] will set the stage for the need to develop civic intelligence. The following chapter will show the presence of this concept throughout [[History | + | This first section of the Open Civic Intelligence Text Book will develop on this basic concept of group intelligence applied towards civic means. The first chapter on [[Motivation]] will set the stage for the need to develop civic intelligence. The following chapter will show the presence of this concept throughout [[History of Civic Intelligence | history]]. We will follow up with an overview of [[Related Disciplines]] exemplifying civic intelligence today. Section II of will explore in depth these diverse fields. |
Later in Section I we will develop a framework for thinking about civic intelligence, starting with a look at the constituents of intelligence and how they relate to group intelligence ([[Intelligence in Individuals and Groups]]). This will be followed by a look at how civic intelligence plays out in the many fields it is found, with a focus on developing useful models for understanding ([[Approaches to Civic Intelligence]]). | Later in Section I we will develop a framework for thinking about civic intelligence, starting with a look at the constituents of intelligence and how they relate to group intelligence ([[Intelligence in Individuals and Groups]]). This will be followed by a look at how civic intelligence plays out in the many fields it is found, with a focus on developing useful models for understanding ([[Approaches to Civic Intelligence]]). |
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What is Civic Intelligence
The basic idea behind civic intelligence is that a group of people are collectively more intelligent than the individuals are alone. When this collective intelligence is harnessed to address the issues that these individuals face as a group they are able to tackle complex problems and improve the quality of life for all. This idea of addressing civic ends through civic means is not a new concept. But, in today's culture of hyper-individualism, consumerism, social services, and government as an institution that utterly fails to support local economies or healthy civic settings, the development of the study and implementation of civic intelligence is much needed.