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Central to the architecture is Shapiro's vision of consensus, inspired by the ancient but reborn paradigm of collective decision-making. Unlike traditional majority rule, consensus involves all microservices contributing their perspectives—each with a distinct tune—much like musicians in an orchestra. They contribute to the nexus, which acts as a shared brain, fostering nuanced and collective judgments.
He compares this to human consensus, where diverse opinions harmonize to form a collective understanding, providing a foundation for advanced prediction, discernment, and planning services.
The Role of Prediction, Discernment, and Planning
Shapiro elaborates on specialized services: