To be caught in the swell of an idea is something almost magical. It’s no secret that there is a myriad of problems that exist in wider society. And that potentially millions of people would live better lives if these problems were solved. The drive to create these solutions is what inspires scores of businesses […]
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The world teeters on the brink, straining under the weight of what has now been declared a global pandemic. COVID-19 otherwise known as the ‘Coronavirus’ has proven already that it has the capacity to shake the very core of societies throughout the world. The U.S. is bracing for what it believes may just be a
What began as a simple ‘anti-trend’ is set to emerge as one of the defining mega-trends of the future, altering forever the ways in which individuals and communities become more involved – and more powerful – in the policy and strategy making process. The term crowdsourcing was coined way back in 2006, after several experiments
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In 1992, the Netter Centre for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania was created to connect knowledge to the interconnected challenges confronting the University of Pennsylvania, the city of Philadelphia, and American society. In 2006, the Eidos Institute was established to connect the complex research of the Eidos Network of member universities to Australian
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Belief is a powerful force. So powerful in fact that it can both guide and define the lives of those who hold its edicts close to their very being. Belief is what spurns many on to greater things in their lives. Whether it’s the belief in an upcoming job promotion, belief in one’s capability to
Around the world COVID-19 is extending its influence, infecting thousands of new victims every day, many of whom are completely unaware that they are now a carrier. The severity and potential for catastrophe that Coronavirus poses is something that can no longer be understated by even the most resolute deniers of this deadly disease. Governments
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It’s no secret that machine learning has augmented and improved the place of humans since its relatively recent birth. The ability to crunch data and learn new things has made computer technology an amazing driving force for a deeper understanding of just about everything. From science and math to the facilitation of instant translation between
As the Coronavirus situation worsens around the world, it’s all hands on deck trying to contain the situation and ensure that a global disaster is averted. Whether it’s containing the virus itself or researching a cure, the odds seem to be stacked against those working day and night on the frontlines. But it’s not just