Brown University is offering CSCI 1377: Tools for Thought in Spring 2026, a course exploring how computational tools augment human cognition. The curriculum covers psychological foundations, historical context, and engineering principles of cognitive tools, from ancient mnemonics to modern AI. The course aims to prepare students to build the next generation of cognitive augmentation technologies.
Background
The field of Tools for Thought (TfT) examines how humans create and use cognitive technologies to enhance mental capabilities, with growing interest in computational approaches to augmenting human intelligence. This course builds on foundational work by pioneers like Vannevar Bush, Douglas Engelbart, and Alan Kay.
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- Lobsters
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- May 28, 2026 at 07:37 AM
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- 6.0 / 10