cognitive science
noun
: an interdisciplinary science that draws on many fields (such as psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, and philosophy) in developing theories about human perception, thinking, and learning
cognitive scientist
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Stanford philosopher Rosa Cao, who holds a PhD in cognitive science and one in philosophy of mind, agrees that the burden of proof should fall on those who argue meat isn’t necessary.
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Oshan Jarow, Vox, 15 June 2024
His approach, as much as his own towering contributions, has inspired generations of philosophers, far beyond cognitive science and the philosophy of mind (his ideas have been influential in the interpretation of quantum theory, for instance).
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 Apr. 2024
There are four things likely to happen to animal behavior during the April 8, 2024 eclipse, according to Erica Cartmill, professor of anthropology, animal behavior and cognitive science at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana:
Animals won't do anything unusual.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Since humans are sensitive to humanoid robots, the researchers believe human-like robots can be used for good by using the reactions to better understand cognitive science.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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Oshan Jarow, Vox, 15 June 2024
His approach, as much as his own towering contributions, has inspired generations of philosophers, far beyond cognitive science and the philosophy of mind (his ideas have been influential in the interpretation of quantum theory, for instance).
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 Apr. 2024
There are four things likely to happen to animal behavior during the April 8, 2024 eclipse, according to Erica Cartmill, professor of anthropology, animal behavior and cognitive science at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana:
Animals won't do anything unusual.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Since humans are sensitive to humanoid robots, the researchers believe human-like robots can be used for good by using the reactions to better understand cognitive science.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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