Giving to promote more rational decision-making by people. The foundation sponsors education, research and software development in advanced methods of decision-making involving the AHP, (Analytic Hierarchy Process which allows the decision-maker to include intangibles along with tangible numerical data from many sources to make a decision.) Of particular interest are conflict resolution, group decision-making on societal issues by incorporating strength of preference rather than the yes-no traditional way of voting, purchasing and resource allocation decisions for private and governmental organizations, and decision-making over the internet. .