Problem Solving

Problem Solving

chess insanity
Chess was once blamed for triggering mental health problems, including suicide and even murder. Today, the same is said of video games.
problems with no solutions
The very concept of a "problem with no solution" goes against human nature. But we must accept this harsh reality to have peace in our lives.
adult learning theory
Adult learning theory is a guidepost for designing training for maximum engagement.
It took a series of ingenious experiments in the 20th century to uncover some of our biggest cognitive biases.
A vintage-style illustration of a man in a suit with a mustache and top hat, the top of his head open as colorful smoke swirls out, symbolizing creativity.
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Anyone can learn from this creativity challenge.
John Templeton Foundation
quadratic formula
The quadratic formula isn't just something that teachers use to torture algebra students. The Babylonians once used it to calculate taxes.
Soft skills training
Soft skills training can help develop transformation-ready employees and equip entire organizations to adapt to an unpredictable future.
history of math
Math offers good evidence that humans can solve any problem — as long as there’s money in it.
map detective
Maps can do more than show us places. They also can help determined people find others long lost, whether birth mothers or fugitive killers.
creative nap
Historical geniuses used the "creative nap" to give their minds a boost. Apparently, the "hypnagogic state" can help with problem solving.
In determining what qualifies as solid science, controversy is inevitable.
holland sea level
With sea levels rising, the Dutch are pondering floating cities — while also exporting their engineering know-how to turn a tidy profit.
management training
With the right management training program, organizations can empower leaders with the skills they need to succeed — giving everyone on the team a leg up.
A man and a woman drawing on a white board for an article on how your personality type affects your salary.
The highest earning Myers-Briggs personality type? ENTJ.
To find the optimal route between many different locations, we need the power of quantum computers.
Unbelievably enough, it all comes back to Pythagoras. One of the first theorems anyone learns in mathematics is the Pythagorean Theorem: if you have a right triangle, then the square […]
Would you work at a job that didn’t treat you like a professional? No wonder public education drove their best teachers away. The ultimate dream of public education is incredibly simple. […]