Category Archives: Advanced Computing

Mastering the mechanics of reason and emotion

A very good article on how emotions and rational thinking combine in decision making, and some ideas on how to make them work better together.  A Nobel prizewinning economist and a top neuroscientist discuss the topic.

mckinsey-logo  A Nobel Prize winner and a leading behavioral economist offer common sense and counterintuitive insights on performance, collaboration, and innovation.

Source: Leadership and behavior: Mastering the mechanics of reason and emotion | McKinsey & Company

Making data analytics work for you–instead of the other way around | McKinsey & Company

Does your data have a purpose? If not, you’re spinning your wheels. Here’s how to discover one and then translate it into action.

Source: Making data analytics work for you–instead of the other way around | McKinsey & Company

LR defines ‘autonomy levels’ for ship design and operation

How should the maritime curriculum change to reflect the skills required soon?

screenshot-www.lr.org 2016-07-29 10-08-51With autonomous ships likely to enter service soon, LR has set out the ‘how’ of marine autonomous operations in a new ShipRight Procedure guidance.

Source: LR defines ‘autonomy levels’ for ship design and operation

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