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Mindsponge Theory

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong

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Despite the remarkable cognitive power, humans are not alien beings living in their isolated universe but part of the Earth’s biosphere – a dynamic, intelligent system. The working of the human mind and society is built upon and follows the principles of the natural world. In today’s modern society, where technological advancement has significantly increased information accessibility to new knowledge, social sciences can greatly benefit from discoveries in natural sciences. In this book, the latest findings in life sciences are used as evidence to demonstrate and explain the mechanisms of psychological and social information processes. Mindsponge is a novel theory of information processing in the human mind. The mechanisms of information processing are present in all levels of the natural world – from ecological and physiological down to cellular and molecular. As a subset of nature, humans express these patterns in the way we think, believe, behave, and establish social constructs. By looking at the intelligent “minds” of nature, a more accurate framework for human cognition can be logically derived. The mindsponge theory reflects the physical, chemical, and biological laws upon the mental world, not the other way around. Throughout the book, readers will find interesting, often hilarious, stories of both the natural and social world, accompanied by clear scientific explanations and evidence. Each story brings to the table yet another angle to look at the unified principle of information processing within the biosphere: survive and thrive! The book also provides original quantitative findings employing the Bayesian Mindsponge Framework (BMF) to demonstrate the consistency and applicability of the theory in studying psychological and social phenomena.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH

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8367405153

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9788367405157

What we See, Why we Worry, Why we Hope: Vietnam Going Forward

By: Nancy K. Napier,Vuong Quan Hoang

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What we See, Why we Worry, Why we Hope: Vietnam Going Forward

By: Nancy K. Napier,Vuong Quan Hoang

What we See, Why we Worry, Why we Hope: Vietnam Going Forward explores key factors that affect Vietnam’s ability to move forward as a global economic player. While we see challenges, we see many reasons for hope, including a new generation of leaders. "We – the Vietnamese entrepreneurs and businesspeople – who have the wish of making Vietnam a better place to work and live have both worries and hopes for our home country. The authors have done a nice job of presenting a new Vietnam, a multi-colored society and an emerging market economy, with a simple and fun-to-read style. The book delivers many important messages to western readers and I appreciate the efforts by the authors trying to bring Vietnam to the world, and the world to Vietnam." - Vu Quang Hoi, Chairman, The Bitexco Group "A cogent and compelling look at contemporary Vietnam with all its complexities and contradictions.Vuong Quan Hoang and Nancy Napier have given us a well-written and accessible guide to understanding the changes that Vietnam has gone through in the last decade. This book will be of great use to anyone wanting to understand Vietnam today" - Anya Schiffrin, Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs "The book is very well written and the stories are inspirational. The book has great value to be read by all Vietnamese, especially the younger generations." - Loke Kiang Wong, Retired Captain Singapore Navy, Contributor to Vietnamica.net

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Boise State University CCI Press

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0985530588

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9780985530587

The Kingfisher Story Collection

Wild Wise Weird

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong

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The Kingfisher Story Collection

Wild Wise Weird

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong

(Third edition with additions) This is a collection of short stories centering around the protagonist character, Kingfisher, originally written in Vietnamese. The book aims to introduce international readers to snippets of Vietnamese culture through the ordinary yet humorous life of the bird village. The first 15 of these short stories were published in the Khoảng Lặng (Quiet Moment) column of the Vietnamese magazine Kinh Tế và Dự Báo (Economy and Forecast Review) from 2017 to 2019. However, this is the first time that the collection of all the Kingfisher stories has been published in its entirety, covering stories that have not been published elsewhere, including new stories written during 2023-2024. The stories of Kingfisher are full of humor and satire while also deep in social commentary. I hope that the book brings readers joy and some food for thought, for beyond satire is genuine contemplation of the humanistic values in life. Hanoi, August 21, 2024 Quan-Hoang Vuong (Incld. Artworks by Bui Quang Khiem and Dam Thi Thu Ha)

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AISDL

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9798353946595

Financial Markets in Vietnam's Transition Economy

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong

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Financial Markets in Vietnam's Transition Economy

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong

In 1986, Vietnam initiated its extensive economic reform program, known as Doi Moi, which saved the country - then in a devastating economic crisis - from a collapse. The introduction of market system has brought back substantial changes in both people's life and the national economy. Market mechanism, commercial institutions, private properties and capital goods ownership, free trade... have since come into existence. Gradually, financial markets have grown up to be a critically component of Vietnam's economic transition. This book provides some in-depth introduction and analysis of Vietnam's financial markets with emphasis on corporate debts and equity, gold and foreign exchange. It may be regarded as one of the most important contributions to the literature of Vietnam's financial economics, thus far. It contains original research results, which should benefit readers with interest in understanding the contemporary issues of Vietnam's economy, for either business or academic purposes. In addition, policy makers and international donors could also find its insights and implications useful; many of which are original and supported by empirical evidences.

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VDM Verlag

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3639233832

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9783639233834

Better Economics for the Earth: A Lesson from Quantum and Information Theories

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong,Minh-Hoang Nguyen

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Better Economics for the Earth: A Lesson from Quantum and Information Theories

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong,Minh-Hoang Nguyen

Learning from the quantum and information theories, we provide a new definition of value, which is expected to help economists relax assumptions and loosen established economic principles in order to change and evolve. The new definition is also expected to enable social scientists to address newly arising phenomena or events that are not accounted for by existing value systems, such as environmental crises, artificial intelligence (AI), and interdisciplinary information, more proactively and productively. We hope that, by incorporating the quantum physics perspective into the interpretation of information and value, social scientists, particularly economists, will offer more reliable predictions and advice for societal transitions toward sustainability. Hanoi, July 21, 2024

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9798332865794

A Mindsponge-Based Investigation into the Psycho-Religious Mechanism Behind Suicide Attacks

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong,Minh-Hoang Nguyen,Tam-Tri Le

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A Mindsponge-Based Investigation into the Psycho-Religious Mechanism Behind Suicide Attacks

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong,Minh-Hoang Nguyen,Tam-Tri Le

The book examines the psycho-religious mechanism behind the violent extremism of suicide attacks in the post-9/11 world. It employs the mindsponge concept, an original dataset, and original research results obtained from the authors' statistical investigations using the Hamiltonian Markov chain Monte Carlo technique. It provides insights and implications for policymakers and strategists in their efforts to engage in peace talks and reduce violent conflicts worldwide.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH

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8366675580

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9788366675582

What we See, Why we Worry, Why we Hope: Vietnam Going Forward

By: Nancy K. Napier,Vuong Quan Hoang

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By: Nancy K. Napier,Vuong Quan Hoang

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Boise State University CCI Press

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The Kingfisher Story Collection

Wild Wise Weird

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong

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Wild Wise Weird

By: Quan-Hoang Vuong

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Mindsponge Theory

Mindsponge Theory

What we See, Why we Worry, Why we Hope: Vietnam Going Forward

What we See, Why we Worry, Why we Hope: Vietnam Going Forward

The Kingfisher Story Collection

The Kingfisher Story Collection

Financial Markets in Vietnam's Transition Economy

Financial Markets in Vietnam's Transition Economy

Better Economics for the Earth: A Lesson from Quantum and Information Theories

Better Economics for the Earth: A Lesson from Quantum and Information Theories

A Mindsponge-Based Investigation into the Psycho-Religious Mechanism Behind Suicide Attacks

A Mindsponge-Based Investigation into the Psycho-Religious Mechanism Behind Suicide Attacks

What we See, Why we Worry, Why we Hope: Vietnam Going Forward

What we See, Why we Worry, Why we Hope: Vietnam Going Forward

The Kingfisher Story Collection

The Kingfisher Story Collection

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