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.
Oct 08 2016
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Thinking with Things: The History of Distributed Cognition Project
The History of Distributed Cognition Project explores tools that supplement our minds and bodies in this free event of lectures and performance.
Auditorium (Level 1)
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh