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The Wisdom of Not Knowing

Jan-27-18 By Wendy
Curiosity, letting go and making uncertainty a friend are among the keys of innovation success. Inviting the unknown is essential for creativity yet too often fear, uncertainty, comfort, stability and familiarity get in the way. In The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty author, psychotherapist and speaker Estelle Frankel explores the challenges and exciting opportunities of embracing the unknown. She draws on scientific studies, religion, Jewish mysticism and her experience in private practice to produce a compelling guide on how to tap into the wisdom of not knowing. In this interview, Estelle talks about her own experience with the unknown and how it can spur creativity.

The Value of Team Diversity

Jan-26-18 By Wendy
Question: what is the not-so-secret sauce that makes companies more innovative, creative and profitable? The answer is diversity, having a mix of genders, ages, races, cultural perspectives, expertise and ethnic backgrounds. Diversity should not be seen as a box-ticking exercise, as something to comply with because it is the right thing to do and looks good in the marketing photos. It is a valuable business asset that can accomplish short, mid and long-term goals and give companies a competitive edge.

Towards Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools for Suicide Prevention

Dec-17-17 By Wendy
Artificial intelligence is one of the hottest new technologies and research into its use is intensifying across multiple industries, including healthcare where it may be able to help prevent suicide.

Every year close to 800,000 people commit suicide which is one person every 40 seconds, according to the World Health Organization. It is a global problem and has become the second leading cause of death among those aged 15-29 years old. And for every suicide, there could be at least 100 to 200 attempts.

IdeaConnection Partners with Brightidea

Apr-29-15 By Wendy
This partnership allows Brightidea to offer their clients IdeaConnection's many services, but in particular, the service of building proprietary open innovation community of experts, and research and development problem solving.

Look Ma, No Hands!

Aug-14-08 By Wendy
Students at the Drexel University have developed a game controller that uses only your mind to execute actions.