An early attempt at creating a universal problem- solving machine. Developed in 1957 by Herbert Simon, J.C. Shaw and Allen Newell, the General Problem Solver (GPS) was designed to solve any problem ...

Creative problem-solving can be an exhilarating experience. You get a triple benefit: the euphoric 'aha' moment of solving a puzzle, the pride of accomplishing a goal, and the deeper self-discovery of ...

Staying positive and tackling roadblocks when the world seems to be on fire can be tough. A new book, “The Solution Mindset: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving,” by career consultant Nir Bashan, ...

If you ask Mark Cuban, artificial intelligence isn't a very capable problem-solver — and he doesn't see that changing any time soon. In an interview with Wired last month, the billionaire entrepreneur ...

A conversation with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn on decision-making dexterity. Many leaders confidently go about tackling challenges. After all, relying on their experience got them to where they are. But ...

Frank Smith is CEO of Private Advisor Group, a national independent financial firm with over $35.2 billion in AUM as of June 30, 2024. The firm leverages its resources to deliver strategies positioned ...

The multidisciplinary artist Nayland Blake was once a child gazing in wonder at Alexander Calder’s “circus” in the lobby of the Whitney Museum. “Who’s the circus now?” Blake said the other day, some ...