What the theorem says
In its classic form, the theorem assumes a binary choice with a correct answer, where each voter independently has a probability greater than one half of choosing correctly.
Under those assumptions, the probability that the majority chooses correctly rises as the number of voters grows.
Why the assumptions matter
The result depends on competence, independence, and a decision with a meaningful correct answer. Many political, workplace, and governance choices fall outside it because they are value tradeoffs rather than factual questions.
Correlated errors, shared misinformation, or unequal expertise can weaken the theorem's relevance.
Where Nicolas fits
Nicolas is useful when the group needs to compare alternatives and measure how strongly participants care, rather than when it needs an accuracy theorem tool.
Delegation can help route influence toward trusted expertise, but it does not by itself guarantee independence or correctness.