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noun
A collection of minds somehow linked or unified, possibly as if by telepathy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction
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Synonyms: groupmind
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Collective intelligence, especially when facilitated by communications technology.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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Synonyms: swarm intelligence
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A group of people who uncritically share beliefs, behave very similarly or mindlessly follow orders.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, derogatory, figuratively
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Synonyms: sheeple
Antonyms: none provided
History
From hive + mind, originally applied to beehives. As a metaphor for collective intelligence popularized in Out of Control (1992) by Kevin Kelly.
Across languages
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