Augmented Cognition
Augment cognition (AC) is another rapidly emerging field that is a close cousin of cognitive design. Like NeuroErgonomics it is focused on creating artifacts that integrate with human cognition to amplify or accelerate it (5th level of cognitive design). More specifically, the goal of AC is to develop closed-loop human computer systems that increase cognitive capabilities by an order of magnitude.
There have been four international conferences held on the topic and an International Society has been formed so the field has traction. So far no killer app.
DARPA has a strong interest in AC has has even prepared a video on the future of augmented cognition. Must warn you it is a bit long but they are trying to breath some realism and design detail into the scenario.
We will track AC closely in this blog.
