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A state of estrangement from oneself or society, often resulting in feelings of disconnection and despair.
The desire to achieve social mobility or improve one’s social standing.
The distinction between how virtues and qualities are perceived versus their actual presence.
Maintaining an organizational dynamic where creative thinkers and implementers work together to sustain innovation.
The organizational challenge of maintaining structured management while fostering creative freedom.
Individuals within an organization who actively advocate for and support radical ideas or loonshots.
The evolution of personal character through awareness and effort.
The human need for social bonds, affection, and emotional connection.
The potential negative outcomes resulting from the relentless pursuit of knowledge without caution.
The established, stable activities focused on incremental improvements and execution.
The early perceptions and emotional responses of a character upon encountering a new environment.
A core value emphasizing prioritizing customer needs and satisfaction in all organizational activities.
Organizational arrangements that support both stability in core operations and flexibility for radical innovation.
The impact of initial education, reading, and mentorship on shaping scientific interests and pursuits.
The overall well-being of a person's emotional state.
The psychological and emotional responses elicited by groundbreaking or disruptive creative acts.
The attitude of understanding and respecting diverse religious experiences without reductionism.
Moral issues related to genetic testing, data privacy, and patient consent in personalized medicine.
The moral obligation of humans to protect the environment and prevent unnecessary species extinction.
Identifying and leveraging vulnerabilities, conflicts, or dissent within an opponent's organization to gain advantage.
The process of questioning and understanding the nature of existence beyond immediate perception.
Authentic emotional or social bonds between individuals.
A moral emotion arising from the perception of having committed wrong or failed in one's duties.
Excessive pride or self-confidence that can lead to downfall or danger.
The shaping of individual attitudes and behaviors through exposure to specific philosophical ideas.
The sequence of activities involved in transforming scientific discoveries into viable products or technologies.
A fundamental moral and societal principle concerning fairness, virtue, and the proper allocation of rights and responsibilities.
The role of leaders in fostering an environment that supports the development and nurturing of new ideas.
A state of solitude or social isolation, often accompanied by feelings of emptiness.
Emotional states evoked when individuals are kept at a distance, increasing their attractiveness.
Radical ideas or innovations that initially seem impractical or risky but have the potential to transform industries or organizations.
A being created or perceived as frightening, often reflecting human fears or flaws.
The process of contemplating ethical principles, existence, and human nature.
The tendency of humans to create coherent stories to explain complex or random events, often leading to oversimplification and misjudgment.
The physical world and its phenomena, regarded as the primary source of genuine artistic inspiration and truth.
The dangerous fixation on a goal that may lead to neglect of moral considerations and potential harm.
Creating distinct environments within an organization to foster radical versus incremental innovation.
Exceeding natural or moral limits in pursuit of knowledge or power, often leading to negative consequences.
The technique of viewing objects or scenes from different angles or contexts to generate new insights.
Protected zones within organizations that isolate radical ideas from mainstream pressures to facilitate their development.
Visual representations used to understand the conditions under which different states or behaviors of a system occur.
The alignment of routines and processes within an organization to sustain continuous innovation efforts.
Individuals or roles that facilitate transitions between different organizational states, such as from stability to innovation.
A fundamental change in the state or structure of a system that occurs abruptly after a buildup of gradual changes.
The influence gained by acting as if one does not desire or care about what is beyond reach.
A shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking, encouraging open communication and innovation.
The act of being refused acceptance or inclusion by society or specific groups.
The connection between bearing consequences and exercising moral or practical responsibility.
The relationship between rest and the enhancement of creative thinking.
The action of inflicting harm in return for an injury or wrong suffered.
The process of identifying and evaluating potential hazards and their impacts, often relying on probability models.
The shortcomings of traditional risk assessment techniques that rely on historical data and normal distribution assumptions.
Encouraging deliberate attempts to explore new ideas and approaches, accepting failure as part of the process.
Understanding or beliefs that remain valid and resilient despite the presence of uncertainty and rare events.
A systematic approach to investigation involving experimentation and evidence to establish facts and principles.
The process of learning and acquiring knowledge independently through reading, observation, and reflection.
The way individuals view and interpret their own identity and qualities.
Dedicated teams or units within organizations tasked with developing radical innovations independently.
Groups of a limited number of individuals working independently to pursue innovative and high-risk projects.
The pursuit of profound or forbidden knowledge that can lead to awe or peril.
A feeling or belief that someone is guilty of an offense or wrongdoing without conclusive evidence.
The coming together of different technological trends and innovations to create new opportunities.
Risks associated with irresponsible use of large datasets and predictive modeling, including reinforcing inequalities.
The act of creating life or entities through scientific or technological means that defy natural laws.
