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Processing Knowledge for the Google Generation

Posted in Methodology & Theory, tagged on January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Several articles I recently read discuss the process of learning and processing knowledge for the Google Generation (digital ‘natives’ rather than digital ‘immigrants’) and are connected to Reut’s own methodological research.

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The Reut Institute is putting ‘impact’ into high gear

Posted in About Reut, Methodology & Theory, tagged , , , on December 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Since its establishment, the Reut Institute has mainly concentrated on its theory and methodology for identifying irrelevant working assumptions of policy makers. Recently, we decided that one of our core aims for 2009 should be to focus on our ability to help decision makers adapt their perceptions to the changing reality, what we call ‘impact’.

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Tragedy of the Commons and Predictable Surprises

Posted in Methodology & Theory, tagged , on November 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »

In ‘Managed to Death,’ the Economist describes the plummeting of the world’s stocks of the bluefin tuna due to unmanaged fishing quotas. Because they live in the high seas, these fish belong to everyone, and are thus no one’s responsibility. The situation reflects a classic example of the ‘Tragedy of the Common’s which is a [...]

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Obama, McCain and Leadership

Posted in Methodology & Theory, tagged , , , , on November 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Tom Friedman’s article on the US elections relates to the distinction between technical and adaptive issues as well as the concept of work avoidance on which Reut bases its theory of leadership. “McCain and Obama have unveiled broad ideas about how to restore the nation’s financial health. But they continue to suggest that this will be largely [...]

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Financial Crises and Black Swans

Posted in Methodology & Theory, tagged , on October 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »

While the financial crisis continues, Bloomberg reports that the theories of Nassim Taleb, author of one of the books in the Reut Canon, ‘Black Swan: The Impact of Highly Improbable Events’ have helped investors gained 50% or more this year on the stock market as his strategies for navigating big swings in share prices paid [...]

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Zionism and Adaptive Challenges

Posted in ISRAEL 15 Vision, Methodology & Theory, tagged , , , on October 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »

In The Sabra’s Lawless Legacy (Azure Summer 2008) Assaf Sagiv’s discusses the corruption in Israeli society, touching on a similar argument to Jared Diamond in his book on why societies ultimately fail and collapse.

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Climate Change: Adapt or Die

Posted in Methodology & Theory, tagged , , , , , on September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

An article in the Economist (Adapt or Die) discussing the shifting priorities regarding Climate Change is pertinent to Israel’s ability to maintain ‘relevance’ in a highly dynamic environment.

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Linked, Leadership and Tisha Be’Av

Posted in Methodology & Theory, tagged , , , , on August 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Every Thursday at Reut, we have what is called a ‘Methodological Refresher’ a presentation and discussion about one of the books from our Canon. This week was about Linked by Albert-Laszlo Barabasi which touches on several relevant issues for the Jewish people, especially in the current period leading up to Tisha Be’Av.

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