Gurteen Knowledge Blog April 28, 2023, 16:07
Cognition is a complex process that involves not just our brain but also our physical body, environment, and actions. This is the idea behind 4E cognition, which encompasses the four factors that shape cognition: embodiment, embeddedness, extension, and enaction. We commonly think that our cognitive processes occur solely in our mind or brain, but this is a limited and potentially dangerous perspective.
By understanding the multidimensional nature of cognition, which includes the brain, mind, body, environment, and action, we can appreciate the complex interplay of these factors in shaping our thoughts and experiences.
I have written more about 4E Cognition in my blook.
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