Episode #7
The Logic of Diversity: How Difference Trumps Ability with Scott E. Page
Friday, January 18, 2008; 10AM (Eastern)

In his landmark book The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools, and Societies, Economics Professor Scott Page reveals that progress and innovation may depend less on lone thinkers with enormous IQs than on diverse people working together and capitalizing on their individuality. Using new mathematical models, Page explains why diversity beats out homogeneity, whether you’re talking about citizens in a democracy, scientists in a laboratory or co-workers on a team.  On this episode of Diversity Matters™ Scott Page joins co-hosts Richard Friend and Judy Seidenstein to discuss HOW diversity produces organizational strength and examine implications for businesses, schools and policies such as affirmative action and standardized testing.