Adaptive Reasoning and Human Problem Solving

Brought to my attention.  Solicitation by IARPA still open.  Below the synopsis.  Agree strongly that this is a big topic.  Its about the data, AND finding new ways to make it useful in the business process solving context.  That context it shifting constantly.

" ... Adaptive reasoning and problem-solving (ARP) are increasingly valuable for information-oriented workplaces, where inferences from sparse, voluminous, or conflicting data must be drawn, validated, and communicated-often under stressful, time-sensitive conditions. In such contexts, an ability to apply inductive and deductive reasoning to complex, ambiguous and/or novel problems is critical. Accordingly, optimizing an analyst's adaptive reasoning could pay large dividends in the quality of their analytic conclusions and information products. Given adaptive reasoning tests' high predictive value for performance and productivity, proven methods for strengthening adaptive reasoning and problem-solving could have significant benefits for society in general, as well as for individuals whose work is both analytical and cognitively demanding. Intriguingly, some recent research suggests that these capabilities may be strengthened, even among high-performing adults. Despite some promising results, however, there are methodological and practical shortcomings that currently limit the direct applicability of this research for the Intelligence Community. ... "