Ep. 79 – How Science Can Optimize Cognitive Performance on the Battlefield

June 12, 2019 00:22:24
Ep. 79 – How Science Can Optimize Cognitive Performance on the Battlefield
Modern War Institute
Ep. 79 – How Science Can Optimize Cognitive Performance on the Battlefield

Jun 12 2019 | 00:22:24

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Show Notes

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Amy Kruse, chief scientific officer at the Platypus Institute. She discusses "Human 2.0," a concept she describes a vision of where humans are headed in terms of cognitive performance. She also describes how this concept overlays on what we know about the cognitive demands of war.

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