Humans rely more on algorithms than social influence as a task becomes more difficult

Abstract Algorithms have begun to encroach on tasks traditionally reserved for human judgment and are increasingly capable of performing well in novel, difficult tasks. At the same time, social influence, through social media, online reviews, or personal networks, is one of the most potent forces af...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Eric Bogert, Aaron Schecter, Richard T. Watson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-87480-9