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Uncle Joe

(58,328 posts)
Tue Sep 10, 2013, 09:11 PM Sep 2013

Today's Word is Synergy



http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/synergy?s=t

syn·er·gy/ˈsɪnərdʒi/ Show Spelled [sin-er-jee] Show IPA
noun, plural syn·er·gies.

1. the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc.; synergism.



That's the power of the Internet, it creates a much more intelligent mind than any individual, genius or not.
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Uncle Joe

(58,328 posts)
4. That's true, but in fact those are opposites as they condense decision making and
Tue Sep 10, 2013, 09:37 PM
Sep 2013

debate into fewer hands.

However the Internet expands those dynamics and as it grows with more children starting school familiar with the Information Superhighway everyday, that power of intelligence will continue to grow.

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