Thinking with Things: The History of Distributed Cognition Project

Humans have always used things to think. In collaboration with the National Museum of Scotland, the History of Distributed Cognition Project offers a new way to think about objects in the museum as well as current technology. You are welcome to attend all or some of the event.  

Schedule

• Welcome and Introduction to the History of Distributed Cognition Project (1-1:10pm) - Prof Douglas Cairns, Professor of Classics, University of Edinburgh
• Mind-Altering Masks of Ancient Drama (1:10-2:25pm) - Prof Peter Meineck, NYU & Aquila Theatre with performances by Dr Malcolm Knight, The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

BREAK

• From Material Culture to Maker Culture (2:40-3pm) - Dr Klaus Stauberman, Principal Curator, Science & Technology  
• Time Changes Meanings (3-3:20) - Dr Tacye Phillipson, Senior Curator of Modern Science and Computing 

REFRESHMENTS BREAK

• Mind in Movement (3:45- 4:45) - Prof Guillemette Bolens, University of Geneva 

Registration

This event is free but ticketed.  All welcome.  Register here.