Brief Excursion into Human Cognition

£119.50

Brief Excursion into Human Cognition

The Evolving Influence of Social Media & Artificial Intelligence

Media studies Psychology Child, developmental and lifespan psychology Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology Cognition and cognitive psychology

Author: Hans Kankam

Dinosaur mascot

Language: English

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Published on: 26th April 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783031897528


Overview

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.

Structure and Focus

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.

Emerging Trends and Implications

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.

Future Perspectives

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.

Show moreShow less