Citation
'Dunbar's number' deconstructed
TL;DR
Reanalysis finds confidence interval of 4-520 for human group size limit
Critical reanalysis finding wide confidence intervals (4-520) for human group size predictions, suggesting the specific '150' Dunbar's number should be treated with caution. Important for understanding that while scaling transitions occur, precise thresholds vary by context.
Key Findings from Lindenfors & al. (2021)
- Reanalysis finds confidence interval of 4-520 for human group size limit
- The specific '150' number lacks statistical precision
- The general concept of cognitive limits on group size may still hold