Brief Excursion into Human Cognition The Evolving Influence of Social Media & Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Hans K. Kankam is a practicing clinician in Switzerland and Germany, specializing in General Internal Medicine, Psychotherapy (CBT), Addiction, and Palliative Medicine. He earned his medical degree and completed his dissertation at Philipps University in Marburg an der Lahn, then went on to obtain an MBA from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine.
This book offers a concise exploration of human cognition, charting its historical development and revealing how disciplines such as neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology, the social sciences, and behavioral economics shape our understanding. Structured as a condensed handbook, it examines the core principles defining cognition while reflecting on how these insights influence AI advancements and social media interactions. Subsequent sections highlight how evolving cognitive research, combined with rapid AI growth, is driving a paradigm shift in how we perceive ourselves and our world. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, the book also explores the possible unintended consequences of integrating such knowledge into everyday life. By illuminating emerging trends and potential future directions, it equips both specialists and non-specialists with a fresh lens on how cognition shapes—and is shaped by—technology and society.
This book offers a concise exploration of human cognition, charting its historical development and revealing how disciplines such as neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology, the social sciences, and behavioral economics shape our understanding.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Cognition.- Chapter 2: Foundations of Cognitive Psychology.- Chapter 3: Perception and Attention.- Chapter 4: Memory.- Chapter 5: Language.- Chapter 6: Reasoning and Problem-Solving.- Chapter 7: Decision-Making and Judgment.- Chapter 8: Learning and Skill Acquisition.- Chapter 9: Emotion and Motivation.- Chapter 10: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology.- Chapter 11: Social Cognition.- Chapter 12: Cognitive Development and Aging.- Chapter 13: Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition.- Chapter 14: Conclusion: The Future of Cognitive Science.
This book offers a concise exploration of human cognition, charting its historical development and revealing how disciplines such as neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology, the social sciences, and behavioral economics shape our understanding. Structured as a condensed handbook, it examines the core principles defining cognition while reflecting on how these insights influence AI advancements and social media interactions. Subsequent sections highlight how evolving cognitive research, combined with rapid AI growth, is driving a paradigm shift in how we perceive ourselves and our world. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, the book also explores the possible unintended consequences of integrating such knowledge into everyday life. By illuminating emerging trends and potential future directions, it equips both specialists and non-specialists with a fresh lens on how cognition shapes—and is shaped by—technology and society.
Dr. Hans K. Kankam is a practicing clinician in Switzerland and Germany, specializing in General Internal Medicine, Psychotherapy (CBT), Addiction, and Palliative Medicine. He earned his medical degree and completed his dissertation at Philipps University in Marburg an der Lahn, then went on to obtain an MBA from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine.
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Dr. Hans K. Kankam is a practicing clinician in Switzerland and Germany, specializing in General Internal Medicine, Psychotherapy (CBT), Addiction, and Palliative Medicine. He earned his medical degree and completed his dissertation at Philipps University in Marburg an der Lahn, then went on to obtain an MBA from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine.