Flexible information gathering leads to efficient coordination but multiple outcomes.
The article explores how people gather information to make decisions in a game where they need to coordinate with others. By allowing players to choose what information to focus on, they can make better decisions for themselves. When information is easy to get and coordination is important, players can find efficient ways to work together. However, this can also lead to multiple ways of reaching the same goal. This is different from other studies where there is only one best way to coordinate. The key to having multiple options is how much players benefit from working together compared to the cost of getting information.