When a crowd gets something right, like guessing how many beans are in a jar, forecasting an election, or solving a difficult ...

Nonprofit organizations are using online tools to get many people to work together to create social change. Jennifer Ford Reedy, the Minnesota Community Foundation’s vice president of strategy and ...

Nobody likes negative people—curmudgeons who can’t seem to do anything but complain. Therefore, the logical advice is to avoid negativity in our lives: Reframe bad things in a positive way, see the ...

For over two months, 50 teams representing 34 nationalities competed for a spot in the top ten of the World Data League (WDL) – a quest to find long-lasting solutions for social-oriented problems ...

Imagine that your focused mind is like your right hand, and your unfocused mind is like your left. You'll get more done by using both. And it lightens cognitive load. Using only focused effort is like ...

To solve tough problems at work, first ask these questions. Problem solving skills are invaluable in any job. But all too often, we jump to find solutions to a problem without taking time to really ...

Dr. Kevin M. Passino was my doctoral research adviser at the Ohio State University, where I did my PhD. As a control systems researcher, I have long felt that control systems – and systems science in ...

While puzzles are often seen as solitary activities, International Puzzle Day shines a light on their powerful social side.

Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington provides funding as a member of The ...