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Rhetorical fractures : designing for social movement growth using ancient and contemporary tools
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Informational weapons may be more lethal and are certainly less predictable than the nuclear warheads capturing the focus of strategic and military planners since the 1940's. Genres considering mass persuasion and social ...
Developing the empathy UX : a study in building empathy through technology and media
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
This study represents the culmination of historical research on the topic of building empathy (perspective-taking, or cognitive empathy for this context) through identity expressed over digital media channels, or in a ...
An approach to developing a resilient high-speed rail enterprise architecture through digital transformation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Japanese Shinkansen has been a safe and reliable mode of transportation in Japan, and JR-Central has developed a well-organized operating system architecture to ensure safety, reliability, and profitability. However, now ...
A survey of human-centered design methodologies for a new hybrid approach in product and experience innovation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Today, design is not just considered to be creating something beautiful but is understood and adopted as a problem-solving tool for creative idea generation for disruptive and innovative products, services, and experiences. ...
A conceptual design and assessment of a low-cost augmented reality headset
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Along with the exponential advancement of technologies, the way people receive information and communicate with one another has been constantly changing, moving from traditional letters, newspapers and televisions to modern ...
Validity of innovation processes on outcome and performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Innovation is a nebulous and subjective field that's definitions and validity is often put into question. To study this field, it is critical to look at thought leaders within the field as well as well established institutions ...
Valuing investments in agile project design : example for upstream oil and gas development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Traditional oil and gas companies will continue to face market uncertainties in the coming decades. With increased pressure to confront climate change and energy technology innovations, the future demand and pricing for ...
Managing environmental risks with flexibility : case of phosphate fertilizer industry in Morocco
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
This thesis develops and demonstrates, in the context of environmental uncertainties, a process to 1. Quantitatively assess the effects of uncertainties on long-term enterprise performance, 2. Open the design space of ...
Sustainable and inclusive last-mile transportation for developing countries
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
This is a last-mile mobility business model for developing countries. It analyzes current innovation and trends in rideshare and last-mile transportation. It states the challenges of transportation systems in our urban ...
A system approach to implementation of predictive maintenance with machine learning
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Digital technology is changing the industrial sector, yet how to make rational use of some technologies and create considerable value in a variety of industrial scenarios is an issue. Many digital industrial companies have ...