What can we gain through collaboration?

The greatest benefit of collaboration is the exchange of knowledge. People need to share their ideas just as much as people need to be exposed to new and different ideas. Putting two brains together is ultimately, mathematically anyway, greater than one. For example, a first-year teacher could be working in an integrated humanities class with a ten year veteran. Through collaboration, the first year teacher will gain many ideas and techniques regarding topics ranging from lessons and activities, to classroom management. Collaboration is the only way mankind has moved forward throughout history. Mankind's evolution into farmers and toolmakers, as well as the phenomenon of migration is ultimately the result of collaboration. The Pyramids in Egypt? The results of collaboration. The Renaissance? The results of collaboration. The Industrial Revolution? The results of collaboration. Do you really think we would have an international space-station without Russia?