ISSUE n.11
THE BENEFIT OF DOUBT
Do we really have the chance to consciously choose in front of dilemmas? This issue of maize explores the topic of doubt, from the apathy and aboulomania that has struck CEOs’ business decisions, to the moral, philosophical and scientific dilemmas that we are facing in this moment of pandemic.
Strategic decision-making in times of confusion
When owners and managers are in a hurry they tend to grab the nearest solution. Bad idea. Always try to look further, wider and deeper.
A brief history of doubt
Living in a culture held together by a shared dedication to inquiry.
Consider the water
Biblical episodes often occurred when water was around. An element capable of nourishing but also of destroying.
Free to play
What happens when a woman is the best on the playing field? Three stories teach us that merit always goes beyond gender.
Can cyber art show the unseen inside us?
The artworks by Heather Dewey-Hagborg often lack legal precedent, because the use of personal data in the age of surveillance does too
a conversation with Heather Dewey-Hagborg
Decision making: the thrill of a fork in the road
One often gets a strange impression that the most critical decisions decide themselves.
How does AI measure uncertainty?
Computer science aims at cracking complicated mechanisms beyond doubt. But does it make sense to always reduce uncertainty?
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Can we get rid of fake news?
With the right treatment, the mind of a conspiracist can be cured.
by Mick West
Will religion ever become obsolete?
Don Luca Peyron, a former lawyer, was appointed by the Vatican to establish a new positioning for the Catholic Church on the web
a conversation with Don Luca Peyron
Call of the outer wild
Whereas for the time being deep space is inaccessible, some people believe that aliens are out there waiting for us.
by Andrea Dusio
Preserve or demolish?
Technology has made us obsessed with the fear of letting things go, but also more reflective about what we should keep, and why.
How can philosophy help us in this time of crisis?
The sense of paralysis that strangles us stems from the impossibility of deciding in certain situations. But decision is not the only way to be effective.
The great WWW swindle
The way the internet has evolved over the years does not exactly reflect its roots.
a conversation with Christian Fuchs
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Each issue of maize is an aesthetic monograph, which explores a central topic through compelling interviews, reports, short stories, personal essays and visuals. This magazine is for those who love open discussions, philosophical ideas, and contemporary thoughts. It is also for those who are eager to discover new ways to develop foresight, be inspired, make informed decisions, and participate in the innovation process—all while staying human.