How Science Can Help Us Meet the Cognitive Demands of War

March 19, 2021 00:22:28
How Science Can Help Us Meet the Cognitive Demands of War
Modern War Institute
How Science Can Help Us Meet the Cognitive Demands of War

Mar 19 2021 | 00:22:28

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Show Notes

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Amy Kruse, who was at the time of recording the 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.

Note: This episode was originally released in 2018.

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