Some inventions operate in a recursive or iterative manner. This could be so of a machine that repeats actions or functions on a single article or to produce multiple articles, or operates on data.

In the world of design, the first draft is rarely the best one. This is the foundation of iterative design—a methodology that has transformed how products, websites, applications and print materials ...

Iteration has always been at the heart of human engagement and learning. From the probing questions of Socratic dialogues to the collaborative discussions in hospital rounds, and even the storytelling ...