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Understanding Intensional vs. Extensional models in AI and Decision Intelligence
By: Dr. Lorien Pratt
In automated and augmented decision making, two types of models stand apart: intensional models, which distill rules from reality, and extensional models, which generate new data by simulating scenarios using techniques like causal AI and digital twins.
Intensional models, which can be created through mechanisms like Randomized Controlled Trials, statistical pattern recognition, and machine learning, extract patterns from detailed observations. In contrast, extensional models work in the opposite direction: they create new data from hypothetical worlds by simulating the mechanisms behind them.
"The shift represented by Decision Intelligence is akin to when we took computer technology out of hidden rooms and onto our desks—and into our pockets."
Dr. Lorien Pratt, CEO | Chief Scientist and Cofounder Quantellia | Co-founder openDI.org
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Decision Intelligence in an AI-Focused World
By Teasha Cable
Decision Intelligence is giving leaders the critical insights they need to move forward confidently, and providing continuous feedback loops to refine and optimize decisions as they unfold.

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Leaning in to AI

The leaders who thrive in the next decade will be the ones who lean into the uncertainty.

Chaos Planning, and the Power of Decision Intelligence
By Nadine Malcolm
Core to my success as a project manager has been the belief that “planning is associated with project success; both project efficiency and overall project success.”

Lorien Pratt's blog

Guest Post: Chaos, Planning, and the Power of Decision Intelligence (DI) Simulation

I’ve been a project manager dozens of times for over 45 years (hard to believe!).  Core to my success in this role has been the belief that “planning is associated with project success; both project efficiency and overall project success.”

Making the Invisible Visible: A Call for Physicalized Experiences to Understand Action at a Distance
By: Dr. Lorien Pratt
Modern society is interconnected in ways that give our actions a power that past generations never had. A single idea, a simple gesture, or a well-placed contribution can ripple outward amplified through networks of people, technology, and institutions, shaping outcomes far beyond what we can see. Small decisions can ignite waves of progress.

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Making the Invisible Visible: A Call for Immersive Physicalized Experiences to Understand Action at a Distance

Modern society is interconnected in ways that give our actions a power that past generations never had. A single idea, a simple gesture, or a well-placed contribution can ripple outward, amplified through networks of people, technology, and institutions, shaping outcomes far beyond what we can see. Small decisions—mentoring someone, sharing knowledge, supporting innovation—can ignite waves of progress.

Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly
The Secret to Digital Transformation
By: Teasha Cable
Technology's most complex problem is alignment. It's not the tech by itself.

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Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly

Technology's most complex problem is alignment—not technology.

The Unnecessary Tragedy of Hurricane Helene
By: Nadine Malcolm
In a changing world, the "cry wolf effect" leads to bad decisions and death. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Lorien Pratt's blog

Guest Post: The Unnecessary Tragedy of Hurricane Helene

As of October 23 2024, 224 people had died from Hurricane Helene, and 24 were still missing. And, although some amount of tragedy is unavoidable in any natural disaster as ferocious as this storm, flawed decision-making led to unnecessary fatalities.

When Business Meets Purpose
By: Teasha Cable
What started as a conversation about agricultural technology turned into something much deeper—a masterclass in purpose-driven decision making that left me with a renewed appreciation for leaders who truly understand their mission.

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When Business Meets Purpose: The Unit Economics of Changing Lives

Instead of forcing farmers to come to the technology, Hello Tractor took the technology to them.

Decision Intelligence, AI and change, with Dr. Lorien Pratt
The Only Constant is out now with none other than Dr. Lorien Pratt. This is an episode I have been especially excited for, as Lorien is both a legend in the field of AI and of business decisions and has an incredibly relevant voice in the current AI hype market.

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Decision Intelligence, AI and change: #25 with Dr. Lorien Pratt

Episode #25 of The Only Constant is out now with none other than Dr. Lorien Pratt.

The Real Cost of a CEO's Time
By: Teasha Cable
Running a high-growth SaaS company has taught me that time isn't just money—it's survival. I've come to realize something critical: investors are not just betting on our growth numbers—they're betting on our ability to scale efficiently.

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The Real Cost of a CEO's Time: When Minutes Equal Millions

A CEO earning $400K wastes 10 hours weekly, the cost isn't $200/hour, it's millions in lost opportunities.

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