By Fouad Bendris Humans are notoriously poor lie detectors. In scientific experiments, our accuracy levels are only slightly greater than chance — and sometimes lower.The problem is that most of these experiments focus on people's ability to spot untruths on their ... Read More

By Fouad Bendris Having a high working memory capacity (WMC) generally helps with problem-solving by allowing us to avoid distractions, pull up relevant information, and complete multiple steps in a complex task. But not all problems benefit from that approach.Previous research ... Read More

By Fouad Bendris As we all know, young workers are a contemptible bunch. They're “lazy,” and lack the admirable work ethic of their elders. They have an overblown sense of entitlement, believing they have some kind of right to walk right ... Read More

By Fouad Bendris The Collaborative Cancer Cloud will leverage big data analytics to help medical institutions sequence individuals' DNA and develop a precision treatment plan in 24 hours. More than 14 million people worldwide were diagnosed with cancer in 2012, according ... Read More

By Fouad Bendris Getting to the top of your field is a challenge, but it's easier with the support of a strong peer network. A group of trusted colleagues – often known as a mastermind group – can provide honest feedback, ... Read More

By Fouad Bendris To put the waiting game for mobile payments into perspective, consider the history of credit cards. They made their first appearance as Diner's Club Cards in New York City in the 1950s, but it took 28 years for ... Read More

By Fouad Bendris It's easy to see how money caught on. It was a much more efficient way to transact business than bartering one good for another. Money was also a useful store of wealth, certainly more convenient than livestock or ... Read More

By Fouad Bendris Data Scientists have traditionally been the truth bearers in a sea of employees with the need for analysis however changing dynamics and universal access to analytics and data, data scientists need to evolve into the role of a ... Read More

By Fouad Bendris It's hard when you've had a non-standard career trajectory and you want to re-enter the work force, move to a higher position, or enter a new field. Will a marketing firm see you as a good leadership candidate ... Read More