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SIMULATIONS INSIGHTS SOLUTIONS
The ICONS Project creates simulations and scenario-driven exercises to advance participants' understanding of complex problems and strengthen their ability to make decisions, navigate crises, think strategically, and negotiate collaboratively.
Bring active learning on complex issues directly into your classroom.
Customized to engage today's professionals and provide a meaningful experience coping with practical dilemmas.
Simulations and scenarios designed to support policy planning and advance research in social & cognitive sciences.
Spotlight:
Navigating Social Complexity with the Tools We Have

Humans and instituions are not good at navigating social complexity. Here we report the results from a two-year study showing how we can do better. We also introduce "socioinformatics" as a concept and framework for improving how researchers and decision makers can use existing tools for studying and navigating complex social dynamics.
Find out more about social complexity and socioinformatics