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Complexity's business model; part physics, part poetry - the fledgling un-discipline finds commercial opportunity

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Complexologists, such as the i2 Technologies firm, specialize in simulating business models using computer applications. These applications have the ability to improve greatly the operations and practices of many companies.

Author: Wakefield, Julie
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Management, Planning, Computer software industry, Software industry, Technological innovations, i2 Technologies Inc., ITWO

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A mind for consciousness

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A description is presented of the lifestyle, philosophy and career of neuroscientist Christof Koch. His research into consciousness, functional brain imaging and the location of specific groups of neurons is discussed.

Author: Wakefield, Julie
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Behavior, Neurologists, Koch, Christof

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Science's political bulldog

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Representative Henry A. Waxman describes how predetermined beliefs are jeopardizing scientific freedom. He is the leading voice railing against the lack of White House's science policy.

Author: Wakefield, Julie
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
Government domestic functions, Evaluation, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Science and technology policy, Waxman, Henry A., Scientific development

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