The need for a more evidence-based approach to complex decisions has catapulted computing beyond the rigid logic tree, which breaks under the strains of high volumes of information. We're now squarely in the world of cognitive computing, heralded by IBM's Watson. We need the power of cognitive computing to put into context the volumes of information we deal with daily in many professions. It's easy to see how doctors and financial analysts benefit from systems that help them derive value by enhancing their expertise, but we could argue that many other fields are increasingly dependent and interdependent on knowing more,... Read more →