Brief Excursion into Human Cognition

This book offers a concise exploration of human cognition, charting its historicaldevelopment and revealing how disciplines such as neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology,the social sciences, and behavioral economics shape our understanding. Structured as acondensed handbook, it examines the core principles defining cognition while reflecting onhow these insights influence AI advancements and social media interactions. Subsequentsections highlight how evolving cognitive research, combined with rapid AI growth, isdriving a paradigm shift in how we perceive ourselves and our world. Drawing oninterdisciplinary perspectives, the book also explores the possible unintended consequencesof 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 onhow cognition shapes-and is shaped by-technology and society.