Decision Making

Try Thinking and Learning Without Working Memory - SharpBrains

Working memory, critical for conscious thought and everyday tasks, operates like a mental scratch pad with limited capacity that can affect decision-making quality. Research shows that while conscious thinking excels at simple decisions, unconscious thinking proves more effective for complex choices exceeding working memory capacity. Working memory can be improved through targeted training, potentially increasing IQ and cognitive performance.

Ambsheets: Spreadsheets for exploring scenarios

A new spreadsheet concept called 'Ambsheets' introduces 'amb values' that allow cells to hold multiple values simultaneously, enabling easier scenario exploration and comparison. The innovation improves upon traditional spreadsheet limitations and Excel's What-If Analysis by automatically computing all possible combinations while maintaining a seamless user interface.