On-line asynchronous distributed authoring and problem solving system, method, and computer program (100) for focusing attention toward particular authoring and problem solving topics (112-116) using a threaded discussion group and reward matrix (120-124). Mechanism for directing attention and focus of large numbers of people who are solving problems using a tree-based problem space, where the tree-based problem space may be a virtual problem space. Algorithms and procedures for evaluating nodes in the virtual problem space and assigning values via a pay-off matrix that serves to focus the attention of large numbers of problem solvers. Combination of threaded discussion groups with the pay-off matrix and a variety of algorithms to create useful system for solving multi-level problems leveraging human expertise.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE DISTRIBUTED PROBLEM SOLVING INCLUDING PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION, BUSINESS FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY